Nunez out! - Liverpool linked with Eredivisie replacement

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 13 Nov 2024 14:11 GMT
• 4 min read

Liverpool are the side showing the ‘strongest interest’ in Eredivisie hitman Ricardo Pepi, who could replace Darwin Nunez.

The striker, who is also being watched by the likes of Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid, could be set for an Anfield move next year, according to CaughtOffside.

The outlet also mentioned that Borussia Dortmund are among the clubs showing an interest in Pepi, but it's Liverpool that are the most advanced out of all the European clubs so far.

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Arne Slot's men are still yet to tie Mohamed Salah down to a new deal, while Nunez remains an inconsistent performer, even this season. As a result, their head coach is looking to his home nation to see the attackers available there.

The PSV centre-forward could be available ‘for as little as €25million’, per the outlet. In fact, Michael Edwards and co at Liverpool think that the 21-year-old is the right profile of player they need to bolster the club for the upcoming window, both in technical ability and mentality.

The attacker has notched seven goals in 16 games this season so far and was previously linked with Manchester United back, though that was in December 2021.

Salah's future remains up in the air, with his deal up at Merseyside in 2025. The expectation had been that the 32-year-old attacker would continue his career in Saudi Arabia should he leave Liverpool, his obvious wish, according to Masrawy, is to remain in Europe and compete at the highest level for years to come.

PSG are now in pole position to land the Egyptian King. Barcelona have also previously been mentioned as an interested party given that they already tried to sign him in 2022.

Salah issue

Salah reportedly only wants to extend if he can sign for three years, but this makes it difficult for Liverpool to reach an agreement given his age.

His situation has certainly attracted the interest of various parties. The 32-year-old has been linked several times with a lucrative transfer to Saudi Arabia, who even made a world record bid over the summer, while Barcelona are also closely following his contract situation.

The attacker is an interesting option for the Catalans due to his free transfer status. However, PSG now actually have the best credentials to secure the arrival of Salah, according to the above-mentioned report.