There can be few complaints over the manner and quality of business Liverpool have conducted in the window so far.
Liverpool have been busy this summer, and there’s no sign they’re slowing down. Wirtz and Frimpong are already in. Kerkez looks like he’s next. But now, attention is shifting to the striker position — and Darwin Nunez’s future is a big talking point.
It’s looking more and more likely that Nunez could be on his way out. Napoli really want him — Fabrizio Romano even said he’s their “priority and dream target,” and talks are expected to pick back up this week.
The dream signing for Liverpool is still Alexander Isak. He’s top of the wishlist, but it’s complicated. Newcastle aren’t under pressure to sell. They’re in the Champions League and financially stable, so a move might be off the table — at least for now.
That brings Victor Osimhen into the picture.
There’s been talk about Liverpool and Napoli discussing a potential swap: Nunez to Italy, Osimhen to Anfield. Nothing confirmed yet, but journalist Rudy Galetti says the idea has come up. If it becomes serious, it could be a win-win.
Osimhen’s got pace, power, and knows how to finish. He helped Napoli win the league, and at 25, he’s right in his prime. If Liverpool miss out on Isak, this could be a very smart alternative.
At this point, a lot depends on how the Nunez situation plays out. But one thing’s clear — Slot and Hughes are working fast, and this team is being built to stay on top.