Liverpool to accept £50 million offers for forward

Premier League leaders Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by fierce rivals Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. 

After a goalless first half, defender Lisandro Martinez put the visitors in front at Anfield, before Cody Gakpo equalised for the Reds almost instantly.

Mohamed Salah then put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot after Mahhtijs de Ligt was penalised for handball, but winger Amad Diallo rescued a point late on form Ruben Amorim’s side.

The result leaves Liverpool six points clear at the top of the table, while the Red Devils sit 13th.

With the January transfer window now open, speculation is rife surrounding the futures of several players.

Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all in the final year of their respective contracts and could sign pre-contracts with foreign clubs this month, but it appears that Liverpool could be willing to sell another star.

According to Football Insider, Liverpool are ready to accept offers in the region of £50-60 million for forward Darwin Nunez.

The Uruguayan joined the Reds from Portuguese side Benfica in 2022 and has since scored 37 goals in 119 games for the club across all competitions, as well as registering 20 assists.

Nunez could be sold this month

He has fallen slightly out of favour since the arrival of manager Arne Slot over the summer, though, starting just seven of Liverpool’s 19 Premier League matches.

The report claims that the Merseyside outfit will listen to offers in excess of £50 million for the Uruguay international, who is under contract until the end of the 2027/28 campaign.

It is also claimed that fellow Premier League side Newcastle United are unlikely to move for the Uruguay international as he is not one of manager Eddie Howe’s transfer targets despite recent rumours.

Nunez, who cost the Reds a staggering £85 million two-and-a-half years ago, can play in a number of attacking roles including as a central striker or on the left flank.