Liverpool are looking for Darwin Nunez’s replacement. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has managed just two Premier League goals this season in 14 outings.
The Uruguayan striker has struggled to feature for Arne Slot’s side this season. He has received many opportunities to play this season due to injuries to other strikers.
However, the Dutch manager has still not been able to get the best out of him this season, despite an improvement in the performance level of other players at Anfield.
The Premier League leaders are now looking to replace him and sign a prolific striker to the club.
According to a report on Group discussionthe Premier League giants are tracking Newcastle striker Alexander Isak and Inter striker Marcus Thuram to replace the struggling Nunes at Anfield.
Both strikers are enjoying good seasons at their club and Liverpool’s interest in their services comes as no surprise.
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Isak has scored 12 Premier League goals this season in 17 appearances for Eddie Howe’s side, while Thuram has found the net 12 times in 18 Serie A outings for the Italian champions.
The addition of Isak or Thuram would bolster Liverpool’s attack and add a lethal presence in front of goal for them. It would give them another option, apart from Mohamed Salah, to score.
The report said Liverpool are put off by Newcastle United’s high valuation of Isak.
The Magpies reportedly want a record fee for their striker and the Reds are reluctant to pay it.
Acquiring a striker like Isak or Thuram in the January transfer window would be very difficult for the Merseyside club. They would have to wait until the summer transfer window to make such a big move.
Financially, the Reds are in a great position to spend given they didn’t spend much in the summer transfer window last year.
Serie A giants AC Milan have been linked with a move for Nunes.
