Liverpool are anticipated to say their goodbyes to Darwin Nunez this summer season. The previous Benfica ahead is amongst these prone to depart Anfield after an underwhelming marketing campaign and might be adopted by Diogo Jota in addition to Luis Diaz. Understandably, three essential gamers leaving would require the newly topped Premier League champions to dip into the switch market.
In response to TEAMtalk, Liverpool are pondering over a shock switch for Chelsea ahead Christopher Nkunku. The French worldwide has been linked with leaving the Blues in the hunt for common sport time after falling behind Nicolas Jackson within the pecking order. He has 14 targets and 5 assists in all competitions this season.
The Reds are prepared to supply the previous RB Leipzig star a lifeline to reignite his profession after producing commendable numbers in restricted minutes this season though Nkunku’s acquisition will probably be removed from low-cost. He had come near leaving Chelsea within the winter with Bayern Munich eager however the Bundesliga facet have been priced out by his employer’s £60 million asking value.
Nkunku not value £60 million
Christopher Nkunku could be a improbable addition to the Liverpool workforce, significantly his tally of targets within the cup competitions. Nevertheless, with solely three strikes and two assists to his identify within the Premier League this season, his document in England’s prime flight is reasonably unflattering and is sufficient to dissuade the Reds from paying his £60 million asking value.
Nevertheless, it stays to be seen how his scenario materialises in the summertime and what stance Chelsea undertake. The Blues want to signal a striker whereas Nicolas Jackson can be anticipated to remain put at Stamford Bridge, so Nkunku’s asking value may drop to an affordable quantity, thereby making him a compelling switch for Liverpool to think about.
With that mentioned, he ought to be removed from the chief offensive addition for Arne Slot’s facet within the occasion of three anticipated exits and Liverpool, in a really perfect situation, ought to be bringing in at the least a few extra attackers with higher observe information beneath their belt.
