Newcastle United will compete with Nottingham Forest and Atletico Madrid to sign 25-year-old Uruguayan international Darwin Nunez from Liverpool this summer.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Darwin Nunez is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the Liverpool centre-forward. However, the Tyneside outfit will face stiff competition from Nottingham Forest and Atletico Madrid for the Uruguayan international.
Darwin Nunez and his Liverpool limbo
Darwin Nunez has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Liverpool from SL Benfica in July 2022. The South American attacker was among the most highly-rated strikers in the world when he arrived at Anfield two and a half years ago. However, he has struggled to make his mark at the Merseyside club.
The 25-year-old has been in and out of the starting lineup in the 2024/25 season, not even amassing 2,000 minutes of game time across 40 appearances in all competitions. Nunez has contributed to 14 goals in his outings, finding the back of the net seven times and providing three assists.
However, despite Nunez’s struggles, his stock in the market remains high, with several well-known clubs across Europe setting their sights on him. Newcastle United will be among three prospective suitors vying for the Uruguayan striker’s signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Move across the Premier League on the cards?
Recent reports have suggested that Liverpool might use Darwin Nunez in an exchange deal to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. While that proposal might not tempt the Tyneside outfit, Nunez is a viable target amid uncertainties surrounding Callum Wilson’s long-term future.
The veteran English striker will likely depart from St. James’ Park in the summer transfer window. So, Newcastle United can do with a striker, with Nunez emerging as a viable target. However, the Magpies face stiff competition from other well-known clubs for the Liverpool striker. Meanwhile, it is unclear how much Liverpool will demand to part ways with him in the summer transfer window.
Recent reports have linked the 25-year-old Uruguayan international with Atletico Madrid. In addition, the Liverpool centre-forward is a target for Nottingham Forest. It will be interesting to see where Nunez plies his trade next season amid his links with Newcastle United and others.
