According to report – Club interested in £59 million Liverpool forward, who is open to the move 

Liverpool have had an impressive start to the season, winning all three of their games. The Arne Slot era has begun flawlessly, with the team breezing past their opponents without conceding a single goal.

One player who has seen limited action under Slot so far is Darwin Nunez.

The Uruguayan forward has had difficulty securing playing time, but it’s still early in the season to determine whether the Dutch coach has plans for him.

However, other clubs are closely monitoring his situation at Liverpool. According to TDF, Atletico Madrid has targeted the 25-year-old as a possible successor to Antoine Griezmann, even though they have already signed Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth this summer.

The report indicates that Nunez’s market value is approximately £59 million. Convincing Liverpool to part with him would be challenging, but if the club decides to extend contracts for Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, they might consider selling Nunez.

Regarding the player’s preference, TDF reports that Nunez would be open to moving to Atletico from Liverpool, partly due to his admiration for his idol, Luis Suarez, who played for the Rojiblancos.

It’s important to note that Nunez is not a direct replacement for Griezmann. Julian Alvarez is more comparable to the French forward than Nunez. Nonetheless, the 25-year-old Uruguayan could thrive as a central forward in Diego Simeone’s system.

Although Nunez may be polarizing at the moment, he undeniably possesses substantial untapped potential, much like a dormant volcano waiting to erupt. While his performance at Liverpool has not been consistently strong, it is not too late. Arne Slot successfully developed Santiago Gimenez at Feyenoord and could achieve the same with Nunez at Anfield. It will be interesting to see how the Dutch coach intends to use him for the rest of the season.

What’s your opinion: should Liverpool consider selling Nunez if Atletico makes a substantial offer?

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Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Contract Position with Liverpool Differs from Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract is set to expire at the end of this season, alongside the contracts of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

Reports suggest that Alexander-Arnold is more likely to sign a contract extension with Liverpool compared to Salah and Van Dijk. All three players are in the final year of their contracts at Anfield and would be available on a free transfer next summer if no new deals are made.

Liverpool aims to prevent this outcome, as all three remain crucial to the team under Arne Slot. Alexander-Arnold is viewed as the most probable candidate for an extension, given his deep ties to the club as a product of their academy and a lifelong supporter.

Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in the summer of 2017, while Van Dijk was signed from Southampton in January 2018. Retaining Alexander-Arnold could also be more advantageous due to his resale value, which is expected to remain high. At 25, he is significantly younger than Salah, who is seven years his senior, and Van Dijk, who is eight years older.

Football Insider reports that Liverpool sees Alexander-Arnold as a future captain and plans to offer him assurances regarding his role in the team. While Real Madrid is said to be monitoring Alexander-Arnold’s situation, the player is reportedly not eager to leave Liverpool and is more inclined to sign an extension than his older counterparts.

After Liverpool’s recent win at Old Trafford, much speculation focused on Salah’s comment suggesting this might be his final season at the club. Salah remarked: “I had a good summer and had a long time to myself to try to stay positive because as you know it’s my last year at the club. I just want to enjoy it and I don’t want to think about it. I feel like I’m free to play football and then we’ll see what happens next year.”

However, it’s believed that Salah’s comments were misinterpreted. Instead of indicating that this season would definitively be his last at Liverpool, he was referring to the fact that he is in the final year of his current contract.