As the Uruguayan forward prefers to stay in Europe ahead of next year’s World Cup, Liverpool have set an asking price of £50 million for him.
At Anfield, Núñez’s performances have been inconsistent, and maintaining consistency has been his biggest challenge at Liverpool. It seems Núñez has never convinced manager Slot of his ability to lead the line at Anfield. At times, other attacking players have occupied his favored position, leaving him to be deployed elsewhere.
If AC Milan believe they can reach an agreement with Liverpool, they are expected to make a move for Núñez this week. The 26-year-old is the subject of a competition between AC Milan and Saudi side Al Hilal for his signature. Milan are fully prepared to further demonstrate their strong interest in Núñez through a formal offer, aiming to bring the talented forward to the San Siro.
In any case, AC Milan need to secure significant funds to compete with Al Hilal. Exclusively learned by DaveOCKOP, Liverpool are willing to sell Núñez for around £50 million. This fee poses no issue for Al Hilal, while AC Milan are hoping for a loan deal with an option to buy. For the Rossoneri, a loan with a mandatory buyout clause will be key to convincing Liverpool to work with them.
If Núñez leaves on loan with a buyout clause, the buyout fee could be £55 million. However, Liverpool prefers to sell directly for £50 million.
Al Hilal are still in negotiations with Núñez’s representatives. It is believed Núñez would rather stay in Europe to prepare for the upcoming World Cup year. The Uruguayan international can only hope that a suitable European club can match Al Hilal’s offer.
Núñez also views this transfer as his last chance to prove himself in Europe. It is worth noting that Napoli previously attempted to sign Núñez, but the deal fell through due to differences in valuation between Napoli and Liverpool.
