Liverpool now open talks over move to sign £66m “monster” Nunez replacement

Liverpool have now opened talks over a move to sign a “monster” £66m striker, who could be brought in to replace the unsettled Darwin Nunez this summer, according to a report.

Slot looking to strengthen as Nunez set to be sold

Arne Slot is interested in signing a new left-back this summer, with the manager recently making it clear he wants the club to sell Kostas tsimikas and Brining in afc bournemouth’s milos kerkezbut the Hungarian will not come cheap.

The Cherries are looking to receive a fee of £50m for the defender, given his impressive performances this season, while Italian giants AC Milan could also be set to provide competition for his signature.

There have been some calls for Slot to replace long-serving first-choice left-back Andy Robertson, with former Red Jermaine Pennant telling Football FanCast he believes Antonee Robinson or Rayan Ait-Nouri could be suitable heirs.

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A new midfielder may also be of interest, after missing out on Martin Zubimendi last summer, and there could be an opportunity to sign Bavaria Munich’s Joshua Kimmich for free upon the expiration of his contract.

However, alongside left-back, striker has been more of a problem position for Slot this season, and there is a feeling Darwin Nunez will be sold in the summer, which means a replacement will be necessary.

According to a report from The Boot Room, Liverpool have now opened talks to sign RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Seskowho is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs.

Manchester United, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are also battling to sign the forward, who has a release clause of £58m, although reports from elsewhere have stated it could rise to as much as 66m.

WIth Nunez said to be open to an Anfield exit in the summer, the Reds are being proactive in the transfer market and assessing new strikers, and Sesko is believed to be among Slot’s top targets.

“Monster” Sesko could easily eclipse Nunez

Freelance scout Ben Mattinson has dubbed the Slovenian striker a “monster”, while also claiming his ceiling is “high”, and he has started to fulfill his potential in the Bundesliga this season.

The Leipzig star has a solid record of 17 goals in 34 matches in all competitions, while also showcasing his ability to set up his teammates by weighing in with five assists.

Nunez, on the other hand, has had some good moments this season, bagging a brace to secure a late win against Brentford back in January, but top-level performances have been few and far between, with the Uruguayan scoring just four league goals.

As previously mentioned, the 25-year-old is open to a move this summer, and Liverpool shouldn’t stand in his way, considering Sesko is showing signs he could be a real upgrade, and cashing in on Nunez could be a huge help in funding the move.