Arsenal has been actively seeking to sign a striker this summer, with their interest spanning players like Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres, and Victor Osimhen. Meanwhile, Liverpool boasts a wealth of attacking options, including Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, and Darwin Nunez.
Despite this, Liverpool has recently moved to bring Juventus forward Federico Chiesa to Anfield, potentially increasing their attacking lineup to six players competing for three spots. Consequently, it seems likely that at least one of these players might see less game time than expected. Observing Liverpool’s first two matches under new manager Arne Slot, Nunez appears to be the one struggling for prominence.
In both games, Jota was chosen as the central striker, with Gakpo stepping in for the Portuguese forward when a change was needed against Ipswich Town. Overall, Nunez has had a minimal impact on Liverpool’s play in these Premier League fixtures. Reports suggest that Arsenal is eyeing Nunez as a transfer target this summer, a claim corroborated by Spanish outlet Fichajes.
The headline from Fichajes reads: “Arsenal Wants to Sign Darwin Nunez,” and the report suggests that Arsenal is poised to make a splash in the transfer market before the deadline on August 30. Arsenal, at the behest of Mikel Arteta, is said to be ready to capitalize on Nunez’s uncertain status at Liverpool. Furthermore, the report indicates Liverpool might be willing to sell Nunez if a bid of £73 million is received.
However, it’s crucial to note that Fichajes is known for its speculative reporting and often deals in rumors. Several English reports have indicated no evidence supporting a move for Nunez to Arsenal. A prior report from Liverpool Echo in July explicitly stated that Liverpool had no intention of selling Nunez, despite earlier links to a move to Fenerbahce.
Liverpool’s pursuit of Chiesa might raise questions about their stance on Nunez, but according to The Athletic, Liverpool’s strategy is to enhance their attacking options rather than reduce them. This credible outlet suggests that pursuing Chiesa or another forward is aimed at bolstering the squad rather than altering the status of current players. Thus, the speculation linking Arsenal with a move for Nunez appears unfounded.
