For the majority of Arne Slot’s admittedly brief reign at Liverpool, Darwin Núñez’s Anfield exit has looked nothing but inevitable.
The 26-year-old struggled to make an immediate impression upon Slot’s arrival and was limited to a bit-part role during Liverpool’s title-winning 2024–25 campaign. He started just eight Premier League matches and only amassed seven goals in all competitions.
With the Reds splashing the cash this summer, recouping funds has become increasingly significant. Núñez appears an excellent income source and it seemed as if Liverpool were set to offload the Uruguayan on Serie A champions Napoli, who were in pole position to complete a deal.
However, the Italians have since walked away from the transfer due to the sizeable fee required to sign Núñez, with Liverpool reportedly rebuffing an offer just short of £50 million. While his proposed move to Naples has collapsed, the striker is still expected to depart this summer.
Here are four potential destinations for Núñez.
