Darwin nunez set to leave liverpool as reds enter race for bargain winger

LIVERPOOL ARE EXPECTED TO BE BUSY IN THE SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW, WITH SEVERAL PLAYERS SET TO ARRIVE AND LEAVE ANFIELD AHEAD OF NEXT SEASON'S PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE DEFENCE 10:48, 22 May

2025 Liverpool are preparing for a busy summer transfer window as they aim to bolster their squad for the upcoming Premier League title defence. The Reds only made one signing last summer,

securing Federico Chiesa from Juventus in a cut-price deal. However, due to fitness problems, the winger has only started four matches across all competitions. Meanwhile, Liverpool are

poised to welcome goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili to Anfield after agreeing a deal with Valencia last summer, while Jeremie Frimpong is on the brink of finalising a move from Bayer

Leverkusen. Frimpong is set to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is tipped to join Real Madrid after announcing his departure from Liverpool when his contract runs out at the end of the

season. Here, the _Daily Star Sport_ looks at the latest Liverpool transfer news. NUNEZ SET TO LEAVE Article continues below As per Cadena SER, Darwin Nunez is eager for a switch to Atletico

Madrid this summer after falling down the order under Arne Slot. The report suggests that Nunez has 'made it clear' he wishes to join Atletico and that he has already settled

terms with the LaLiga club. However, Atletico are yet to strike a deal with Liverpool. Atletico Madrid are reportedly confident that Nunez will find his best in Spain and excel alongside

ex-Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez, who has netted 29 goals across all competitions since his arrival last summer. CHERKI RACE DON'T MISS A THING WITH FOOTBALL UPDATES! Want to be on

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with all of the top football stories. You can also sign up for our sport email, Off the Ball, for all the latest darts, boxing, snooker, F1 stories and more, right here The Reds have joined

the race for Lyon's Rayan Cherki, with French media suggesting Liverpool are one of several clubs keen on the winger this summer. With a release clause of €22.5million (£19m),

Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund, and AC Milan are also said to be considering a bid for the 21 year old talent. Cherki himself has dropped hints

about a possible departure following Lyon's last match of the season, expressing gratitude by saying: "Thanks to OL, the coach, the staff, the president, my teammates and all

people at the club." MBEUMO UPDATE Brentford manager Thomas Frank has not ruled out the possibility of Bryan Mbeumo leaving the Bees amid Liverpool's reported interest. Speaking to

Sky Sports, Frank commented on Mbeumo's future with the club, saying: "Let's see," while praising the player's positive attitude and acknowledging his impressive

performances. Article continues below "For me, it's been a privilege to work with him for six years and see his development from a teenager, I think he was 19 when he came or a

young man, to a more grown-up man in many ways. And that personal development I think is equally as important."