Turkish outfit Fenerbahce are reportedly keen on signing Uruguayan attacker Darwin Nunez on loan from Liverpool this summer.
According to a report from Turkish outlet Ajansspor, Jose Mourinho wants Fenerbahe to sign 25-year-old South American striker Darwin Nunez on loan from Liverpool for the 2023/24 season in the summer transfer window. It will be interesting to see if they come forward with an official proposal to sign the player.
Nunez has been linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer, but it seems highly unlikely that Liverpool will sanction his departure on a loan deal. It would not benefit them in any way, and it would also also weaken their squad.
Liverpool are in desperate need of a quality goalscorer. But they cannot afford to get rid of players like Darwin Nunez without bringing in quality replacements. Sending him out alone would not make any sense for the club, and they will want to get rid of him permanently if they want him gone.
Liverpool are unlikely to loan Nunez out
Liverpool paid around €85 million to sign the striker from Benfica, and they will demand a premium for the player if they are looking to sell him this summer. It is fair to assume that the Turkish club will not be able to afford him, even on loan.
The Uruguayan international has had his fair share of criticism since joining Liverpool. His finishing leaves a lot to be desired and he will have to be more clinical in front of goal if he wants to lead the line for a big club like Liverpool consistently.
The striker scored 18 goals in all competitions last season, and he picked up 13 assists as well. Although his numbers are excellent, he has missed several big goalscoring opportunities throughout the season, and Liverpool are looking for a more reliable finisher now.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. The 25-year-old striker will probably hope to continue in the Premier League with Liverpool and prove his worth in English football. There is no doubt that he has physical and technical attributes to develop into a world-class striker, but he needs to work on his decision making and finishing.
