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AC Milan Enter Race for Darwin Nunez as Napoli Pull Out

Napoli back away after Liverpool stand firm

Darwin Nunez’s future has taken yet another twist, with fresh reports suggesting that AC Milan have submitted a €60 million offer for the Liverpool striker. According to Arriyadiyah, the Serie A giants have emerged as serious contenders to sign the Uruguayan, just days after Napoli seemingly stepped back from the deal.

The forward had been heavily linked with a move to Napoli, with reports from Gianluca Di Marzio claiming the Italian club submitted a €50 million bid plus €5 million in bonuses. However, Liverpool were unmoved by the offer. Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the fee was never going to be sufficient.

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“50 million euros was never going to be enough for Liverpool despite the reports we had in the recent hours,” said Romano. “Napoli know that with that kind of money, Liverpool will never accept a proposal for Darwin Nunez.”

Napoli shift focus to Lucca

Despite initial enthusiasm, Napoli have since dropped their pursuit of Nunez, frustrated by Liverpool’s valuation. Instead, they have turned their attention to Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca, who is expected to cost around €34 million, a significantly more affordable option.

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With Napoli now out of the picture, the road is clearer for AC Milan and other suitors. Milan’s bid, as reported by Arriyadiyah, aligns more closely with Liverpool’s expectations and could be enough to push talks forward.

Saudi interest still on the table

Alongside Milan, Al-Hilal remain firmly in the race. The Saudi Pro League club have shown strong interest in Nunez throughout the summer and may yet return with a counteroffer. With both Milan and Al-Hilal in play, Liverpool have options, and so does the player.

Nunez’s future has been a persistent theme this summer. After a mixed campaign under Arne Slot, there is a growing feeling that a fresh start might suit all parties. Whether that comes in Italy or the Middle East remains to be seen.

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Valuation becomes key factor

The difference between the collapsed Napoli move and the potential Milan transfer is largely one of numbers. Milan’s bid sits at the valuation Liverpool are reportedly seeking. Whether it includes achievable add-ons or performance-based bonuses will likely be crucial to negotiations in the coming days.

With the player open to a move and two clubs now seriously involved, Liverpool may have reached the decisive point in the Nunez saga.

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This moment feels like the natural end to a chapter that never quite lived up to the billing. Darwin had his moments, but they were few and far between. There were big goals, no doubt, but not enough consistency. When a player’s best quality is their chaos, it tells you something about the rest of their game.

The reported €60 million bid from Milan feels fair. If the club can reinvest that money wisely in a striker who better fits Slot’s 4-2-3-1 system, it may prove the right time to part ways. The experiment has run its course, and this is an opportunity to reset the attack.

Supporters will appreciate Nunez’s effort, but patience has its limits. For a team with title aspirations, finishing must be sharp, and decisions smarter. The next forward through the door must bring more certainty in front of goal.