Report – Liverpool prepared to offer £45.8 million for £62.5 million player

Liverpool are currently enjoying one of their best spells in recent history, with a seemingly unbeatable team. Under Arne Slot, the squad plays attractive football, prioritizing defensive strength over attacking flair.

This isn’t to imply that the Reds lack goals; rather, their defensive prowess has taken precedence, having conceded very few in the Premier League this season.

However, there are concerns regarding the futures of Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contracts expire at the end of the season, and who have yet to sign renewals.

According to the Catalan outlet Nacional, Liverpool is interested in signing Barcelona defender Jules Kounde. The Reds value his versatility, as the 25-year-old can effectively play both center-back and right-back.

Liverpool is prepared to offer £45.8 million for Kounde, but Barcelona is likely to demand at least £62.5 million for the transfer. While the Reds are keen on the Frenchman, it seems unlikely that Barcelona will agree to let him go, given his importance to the team.

Kounde is typically a starting right-back for the Catalan club, which is also performing well, akin to Liverpool. The pursuit may continue, but the decision rests with Barcelona. We’ll have to see how the Kounde situation develops.

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Darwin Nunez has conveyed precisely what Arne Slot and Liverpool were hoping to hear

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has responded on social media to Uruguay’s surprising 1-0 loss to Peru in World Cup qualifying, despite receiving praise for his individual performance.

The defeat came from a late goal by Miguel Araujo, marking Peru’s first victory in 10 qualifying matches and lifting them off the bottom of the South American table. Despite the setback, Uruguay remains in third place and is still on track to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

In the CONMEBOL qualifying format, each nation faces the other nine both home and away. After 18 matches, the top six teams will earn spots in the World Cup, while the seventh-place team will enter the FIFA playoff tournament, providing an alternative route to qualification.

Nunez has issued a rallying call to his teammates on social media, urging for improvement ahead of Uruguay’s home match against Ecuador on Wednesday.

“Work to improve, there is no other [way],” he stated in Spanish on Instagram. “Go Uruguay always!”

The Uruguayan media absolved Nunez of blame, noting he was among the standout players, with El Pais remarking, “he was the one who tried the most, but was very alone in attack.”

Initially, there were expectations that Nunez would remain suspended for his involvement in the Copa America controversy this summer. However, a successful appeal allowed him to participate in the match against Peru.

Since making his Uruguay debut in 2019, Nunez has netted 13 goals in 30 appearances.