Liverpool transfer update: Major Nunez bid surfaces amid Arsenal’s pursuit of Salah replacement

Liverpool transfer updates indicate that a new club has reportedly shown interest in Darwin Nunez, while the Reds may face competition from Arsenal for a potential Mohamed Salah replacement.

With transfer deadline day approaching in just over a week, Liverpool has yet to make any moves before the January window closes. The focus for the Reds appears to be on retaining their top players, with speculation mounting about the futures of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Mohamed Salah, all of whom could leave the club in the summer.

There’s still time for Arne Slot and Richard Hughes to explore options in the January market to support Liverpool’s Premier League title chase, though recent reports suggest the club might need to fend off interest in another of their stars.

Here’s a roundup of the latest Liverpool transfer gossip:

Darwin Nunez (Liverpool)
Napoli has reportedly entered the race to sign Darwin Nunez, with Spanish outlet Fichajes calling the Italian club a “strong candidate” to secure his signature before the transfer window closes. Nunez has been linked with a move away from Anfield since January, with some reports indicating interest from Saudi Arabia.

This latest update suggests several European clubs are also pursuing him, with Napoli manager Antonio Conte seeing Nunez as the ideal addition to his squad. The Serie A leaders are reportedly “willing to make a significant financial effort” to land the 25-year-old, though it’s claimed Liverpool will be firm in negotiations.

Liverpool.com notes: There’s no way Liverpool would allow Nunez to leave this month, especially with Diogo Jota injured again. Although Slot may not yet be fully convinced by Nunez—evidenced by his benching against Ipswich—it would be risky to offload him mid-season while pushing for a title, unless Liverpool has a replacement lined up.

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
Arsenal is said to have entered the race for Antoine Semenyo, with the Bournemouth winger previously linked to Liverpool as a potential Mohamed Salah replacement. According to Caught Offside, Arsenal has added Semenyo to their list as a backup option for Bukayo Saka, who is sidelined after hamstring surgery. Liverpool is also said to have expressed interest, with Chelsea, Tottenham, and Newcastle reportedly keeping an eye on the situation.

Liverpool.com adds: It’s no surprise that there’s significant interest in Semenyo, given his impressive performances this season. However, it would be a surprise if either Liverpool or Arsenal made a move for him before the January window closes.