Darwin Nunez's Liverpool future in doubt with Reds 'chasing two transfers'

via Liverpool.com

Darwin Nunez could be facing an uncertain future at Anfield as the club lines up two major signings in attack.

Despite showing occasional flashes of brilliance, the 25-year-old has often struggled to impress since his move from Benfica two years ago.

His goal tally - 33 in 96 appearances - isn't poor, but more was expected of the expensive Uruguayan striker.

Arne Slot is yet to make his first signing, but rumours suggest a deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi could be on the cards.

It's also believed that the club's recruitment team have been tasked with scouting attacking options, with Anthony Gordon, Nico Williams, and Mohammed Kudus all linked with potential moves to Merseyside.

As reported by The Independent, Liverpool may look to bring in two forwards this summer, which could seriously jeopardise Nunez's position in the squad.

He's already vying for playing time with the likes of Mo Salah, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota.

Any new additions would likely mean making room in the squad.

Even if Liverpool decide to keep Nunez, he could struggle for game-time, especially if Slot favors his new signings and with Salah expected to feature heavily in most matches.

The upcoming season is a make-or-break one for Liverpool's No. 9, Nunez

His inconsistency since joining the Reds has been a concern and if his form doesn't pick up, the club may consider finding a replacement

However, offloading him might not be straightforward. His contract extends until 2028 and Liverpool will want to recoup a significant portion of their investment.

On a brighter note, there are reasons to be hopeful. Last year, Nunez netted 18 goals across all competitions (an increase from 15 in the 2022/23 season), outscoring the leading strikers at Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham.

He also provided 13 assists, a considerable improvement on his four assists in the previous season.

Earlier in the window, Liverpool was in discussions with Newcastle about signing Anthony Gordon

Yet talks fell through when Newcastle insisted that Reds defender Jarell Quansah be included in the deal. There's still a chance this transfer could be revived.