Liverpool right to take Darwin Nunez ‘gamble’ as Anfield exit routes begin to close

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Darwin Nunez’s Liverpool future has been one of the main questions hanging over the heads of all those involved with the Anfield outfit.

The Uruguayan has now been a Liverpool player for three years, and although there have been times when he’s looked likely to be the next big thing, his inconsistency has massively hindered him.

During his time with Benfica before he joined the Reds, Nunez looked like one of the most lively players on the pitch with the striker often bursting with confidence.

However, over the last few seasons with Liverpool, things haven’t quite gone to plan with Arne Slot now wanting to sell the striker on for as much money as possible.

David Lynch believes Liverpool are right to hold out for a big Darwin Nunez bid from the Saudi Pro League

Ever since Nunez was linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League in January, talks have been held over his future.

The attacker is still only 26 years old, and he could eventually become a more consistent player, but at the moment, he’s not what Liverpool need to maintain their dominance.

And, even though Jurgen Klopp believed the striker was “dangerous” after his debut against Manchester City in the Community Shield back in 2022, he’s failed to show that side of him often enough.

And, while speaking on the Sports Mole YouTube Channel, journalist David Lynch has admitted that he’d be “very surprised” if Nunez was a Liverpool player by the start of the 2025-26 Premier League season.

“I guess it’s a bit of a risk [waiting for Saudi Clubs to bid for Nunez] in that, if they get to the end of the window and he’s still there, then they will be pretty disappointed and the player will be disappointed,” he said.

“I think they’re probably right to take this gamble in that they know what went on in January and that the Saudi interest was there and they were willing to pay a much higher fee.

“The player had a willingness to go there as well, so I think they’re right to stick to their guns on this one because I would be very, very surprised if this window ends with Darwin Nunez there [at Liverpool.

“You’ve got to think that, if that’s the case, then they’re going to end up with a few that they find acceptable.”

Darwin Nunez’s time at Liverpool has reached its natural end

Even though Nunez has been a major part of Liverpool’s successes over the last couple of years, now feels like the right time for him to pack his bags.

The striker is nowhere near the level of his teammates, such as Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, and at this rate, it doesn’t feel like he will ever match the impact those three have on Liverpool’s team.

Other clubs such as Juventus have recently been linked with entering the race for Nunez, but in reality, it feels almost set in stone that the Saudi Pro League is his next destination.

Indeed, Captain Chaos will be a massive miss at Anfield next season should he depart, but with players such as Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike set to come in and replace him, it feels like the Reds will be left in good hands.