1 week Ago By Affan Khan
Liverpool must use this summer's transfer window as an opportunity to go all out for a new striker to replace the misfiring Darwin Nunez and continue their success through to next season. The Reds have officially been crowned champions of the Premier League with four matches to go. It's a remarkable feat for boss Arne Slot, who is still in his first season as Liverpool manager, having taken over from Jurgen Klopp last summer.
It's a time to celebrate for fans, but the club's hierarchy will soon be getting down to business with plans for the upcoming transfer window. Liverpool impressively navigated the 2024/25 campaign with just Federico Chiesa as their only new addition to the squad, though they are expected to add much more this time around, and a striker must be among those priorities. Liverpool Must Sign New Striker to Replace Nunez Many Liverpool players have impressed this term, but Darwin Nunez, once dubbed "world-class" , is one who has shone less than his teammates.
The Uruguayan has found the back of the net just seven times - his lowest season tally since 2019. Slot has evidently lost trust in the 25-year-old, who has started just eight times in the league. Moreover, a recent incident saw Nunez put up and quickly delete an "unforgivable" post expressing his thoughts on his lack of game time, which further frustrated fans.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed exclusively on GIVEMESPORT that Nunez will likely leave at the end of this season , and it is paramount that Slot and his entourage use this as an opportunity to upgrade. Darwin Nunez vs Alexander Isak - 2024/25 Statistics comparison Metric Nunez Isak Appearances 25 31 Goals 5 22 Assists 2 6 Shots per 90 2.76 3.
15 Key Passes per 90 0.8 1.38 Liverpool did not break a sweat in their pursuit of the Premier League title, even without a striker, but the lack of one may have hindered their progress in the Champions League , as Slot's men crashed out in the Round of 16 to PSG .
If Liverpool are to continue their success again next season in both domestic and continental competitions, they must sign a new centre-forward to spearhead the attack. They have already been linked with the likes of Aleksander Isak , Hugo Ekitike and Joao Pedro, as revealed by Ben Jacobs on the GIVEMESPORT Market Madness podcast. The Newcastle man would undoubtedly be the dream, given the quality he could bring to Liverpool's star-studded attacking options.
The Magpies are likely to demand more than £100 million, perhaps close to the £150 million mark even, to consider letting Isak depart, but it is an investment worth making for Liverpool. Sign up to The GIVEMESPORT Report to get exclusive daily updates from Fabrizio Romano, Ben Jacobs, Dean Jones and Tom Bogert sent straight to your inbox. Liverpool claimed the league title in style but one player stood out on their crowning day.
Statistics courtesy of FBRef.com - Correct as of 27/04/2025.
