Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez is now a target for Arsenal, as the London club is keen on securing a new center-forward before the summer transfer window closes. According to Fichajes, the Uruguayan forward could become Arsenal’s next signing this summer, potentially making it a major Premier League transfer given his current status with Liverpool.
If the move goes through, Núñez would be Arsenal’s fourth acquisition of the summer, following the arrivals of David Raya, Riccardo Calafiori, and more recently Mikel Merino. Arsenal’s interest in Núñez comes as they look to bolster their attacking options with the transfer window nearing its end.
This potential signing is seen as a way to refresh the attack, especially with Gabriel Jesus sidelined and Eddie Nketiah having moved to Crystal Palace. With no ideal striker available, manager Mikel Arteta has temporarily shifted Kai Havertz into the center-forward role. Arsenal had previously shown interest in Núñez when he was at Benfica but were outpaced by Liverpool in the summer transfer window of 2022. Currently, with Núñez seemingly lacking a secure spot in Liverpool’s lineup under new manager Arne Slot, Arsenal sees an opportunity.
After two rounds of the 2024/25 Premier League season, Slot’s favored attacking trio consists of Jota, Díaz, and Salah, with Núñez having played only 18 minutes across those games. Facing a potentially uncertain future at Anfield, Núñez might be inclined to accept Arsenal’s offer, though Liverpool will first need to give the green light.
It is speculated that Liverpool might allow Núñez to leave for around €73 million, significantly less than the €100 million they spent to sign him from Benfica.
