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Milan’s Interest in Darwin Núñez Signals a Crossroads for Liverpool

Reports from Sky Sports have confirmed that AC Milan are targeting Darwin Núñez as their top priority to lead the line under new manager Massimiliano Allegri. The Italian giants have made contact with the Uruguayan striker, who, despite an underwhelming season in front of goal, remains a figure of intrigue in Europe’s transfer market.

Núñez in Demand Despite Modest Returns

Last season, Núñez registered five goals and two assists in 30 Premier League matches. Those numbers, in isolation, offer little justification for Milan’s ambition. Yet it is not just Milan who are monitoring his situation. Saudi side Al-Hilal are also keen, though Sky report they have not yet submitted a formal bid.

For Liverpool, Núñez’s future has shifted from certain to uncertain. His £64 million move from Benfica in 2022 brought hope of a long-term No.9. Now, with Hugo Ekitike signed and Alexander Isak strongly linked, the club appears open to offers. His Anfield chapter may be drawing to a close.

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What Milan See in Núñez

Milan’s interest reflects a wider trend in European football — the search for a centre-forward who can be both a goalscorer and a disruptive presence. At his best, Núñez offers relentless energy, direct running and an unpredictable edge. Allegri might see in him a striker to shake Serie A defences from their comfort zones.

As Sky report, Milan have alternatives — Arnaud Kalimuendo, Dusan Vlahovic, and Rasmus Højlund — yet they remain fixated on Núñez. That suggests a belief that his raw tools can be refined into something decisive in Italy.

Liverpool’s Calculations in a Summer of Change

Liverpool’s openness to a sale is telling. Arne Slot is reshaping the squad. The arrival of Ekitike, alongside a rumoured move for Isak, hints at a desire for more clinical, composed forwards. In a side now aiming to control games with possession and precision, Núñez’s chaos may be surplus to requirements.

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Liverpool fans are right to feel conflicted about Núñez’s potential departure. There is affection for his unrelenting spirit, his refusal to hide in games, and his ability to conjure moments of electricity from nowhere. Yet football is ultimately about end product, and Núñez’s inconsistency in front of goal has worn thin for many.

Last season, too often his decision-making faltered at key moments. In a title-chasing side, that is costly. Still, many supporters will feel a twinge of regret if he leaves. Núñez, for all his flaws, was a willing runner who pulled defences apart.

Milan may suit him — less physical, more tactical — and under Allegri’s discipline he might flourish. If Liverpool secure a strong fee, perhaps reinvesting in someone like Isak, most fans would understand the move.