Liverpool likely to proceed with signing £54.4 million star in top form – Report

Arne Slot has made few changes at Liverpool since taking over as manager from Jurgen Klopp, but he has adjusted the tactics. Notably, the team is now utilizing a 4-2-3-1 formation with a No. 10 role.

Slot has been positioning Dominik Szoboszlai in the CAM role, with Curtis Jones also available for this spot, indicating a desire to enhance depth in that area.

Caught Offside reports that Liverpool has shown interest in Shakhtar Donetsk’s Georgiy Sudakov and has been closely monitoring his performances for some time.

Scouts attended recent matches against LNZ Cherkasy and Veres Rivne, where Sudakov scored four goals and provided an assist in a 5-1 victory over Cherkasy.

Impressed by the 22-year-old’s performance, Caught Offside suggests Liverpool may move forward with a bid for the midfielder. A previous report from Spain noted that Sudakov’s value is around £29m[€35m]. However, securing him may be costly, as Caught Offside claims Shakhtar is seeking approximately £54.4m[€65m].

The report states that Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United are also exploring the possibility of acquiring the Ukrainian player, meaning Liverpool will encounter strong competition for any potential deal.

Sudakov plays as a No.10 and has had a strong beginning to this season, contributing to nine goals in eight league matches.

He has become a regular starter for Ukraine and assisted in the winning goal against Georgia in the Nations League during the recent international break.

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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.