Liverpool Must Replace “World-class” Star Who Played v Spurs ASAP Despite Premier League Title Win, He’s Not Good Enough
Liverpool must seize the upcoming summer transfer window as a chance to push hard for a new striker to replace the underperforming Darwin Nunez and ensure their success continues into next season.
The Reds have officially secured the Premier League title with four games remaining. It is an outstanding achievement for Arne Slot, who has managed it in his debut season after taking over from Jurgen Klopp last summer.
While it is a moment of celebration for supporters, the club’s leadership will soon turn their attention to preparations for the upcoming transfer market.
Liverpool managed the 2024/25 season impressively with Federico Chiesa as their sole new signing, but this time they are expected to be far more active, with a striker high on their list of priorities.
Liverpool Must Sign New Striker to Replace Nunez
Several Liverpool players have stood out this season, but Darwin Nunez, once hailed as “world-class,” has struggled to match the performances of his teammates. The Uruguayan has scored just seven goals — his lowest tally in a season since 2019.
Arne Slot appears to have lost confidence in the 25-year-old, who has been named in the starting line-up only eight times in the league. Adding to the tension, Nunez recently shared and swiftly deleted a post expressing his frustration over his limited game time, an act that angered many supporters.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Nunez is expected to leave at the end of the season, and it is crucial that Slot and his team take full advantage of this moment to bring in an upgrade.
| Darwin Nunez vs Alexander Isak – 2024/25 Statistics comparison | ||
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Nunez | Isak |
| Appearances | 25 | 31 |
| Goals | 5 | 22 |
| Assists | 2 | 6 |
| Shots per 90 | 2.76 | 3.15 |
| Key Passes per 90 | 0.8 | 1.38 |
Liverpool made light work of their Premier League title charge, even without a recognised striker, but the absence of one may have cost them in the Champions League, where Arne Slot’s side were eliminated in the Round of 16 by PSG.
To maintain their success next season across both domestic and European competitions, securing a new centre-forward to lead the line is essential.
They have already been linked with players such as Aleksander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Joao Pedro, according to Ben Jacobs on the GIVEMESPORT Market Madness podcast.
Of those targets, the Newcastle star would clearly be the standout choice, given the quality he could add to Liverpool’s already formidable attacking options.
Newcastle are expected to demand a fee in excess of £100 million — possibly approaching £150 million — to part ways with Isak, but for Liverpool, it would be an investment well worth making.
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