Liverpool transfer update: $93M Darwin Nunez replacement ‘targeted’ and Nico Williams boost revealed

Liverpool Transfer News: Potential Darwin Nunez Successor and Nico Williams Links for Summer

Liverpool faces an uphill task in the Carabao Cup semi-finals after going a goal down to Spurs in North London. Thankfully, concerns over Jarell Quansah’s injury proved to be unfounded, as it was revealed that his early departure was due to illness rather than a serious injury.

Although this withdrawal won’t cause the Reds to panic, transfer rumors are likely to persist. Many players have already been linked with interest from Arne Slot’s side.

Here’s the latest transfer roundup from Liverpool.com regarding the gossip surrounding the club. The two players mentioned are both exciting forwards who would be targeted for the summer rather than this month, and either would be significant acquisitions for whichever club manages to secure them.

Nico Williams (Athletic Club)

Spain international Nico Williams has reportedly accepted that a move to Barcelona is off the table, making a Premier League switch more likely, as reported by TBR Football. The 22-year-old, who rose to prominence during the European Championship, has been linked with Liverpool, but a move to Arsenal appears more probable due to Mikel Arteta’s need to strengthen his left side.

Barcelona, despite its ongoing admiration for Williams, is facing financial difficulties, as evidenced by its struggle to register Dani Olmo. If the Catalan club cannot resolve its financial woes, Olmo could potentially be available on a free transfer.

Liverpool.com adds: While the Reds have good options with Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz already playing on the left, a move for Williams seems unlikely, given his reported release clause of €58m (£48m/$60m) and the significant wages he would demand.

Victor Osimhen (Napoli, on loan at Galatasaray)

Liverpool is reportedly looking at Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, as a potential replacement for Darwin Nunez, according to Anfield Watch. Michael Edwards, FSG’s CEO of football, is said to be a long-term admirer of the 26-year-old Nigerian, who could be available in the summer.

Osimhen has been in stellar form, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists in just 16 appearances for Galatasaray so far. He has also netted 21 goals in 35 appearances for Nigeria and 65 goals in 108 games for Napoli, who signed him from Lille for a fee of around €90m (£75m/$93m).

Liverpool.com concludes: Osimhen is likely to secure a high-profile move in the summer, and Liverpool could be a logical destination if Nunez departs. However, for this to happen, another forward would need to leave to create space, or manager Arne Slot would face a dilemma with too many attacking options and not enough playing time to go around.