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Darwin Nunez could be replaced at Liverpool by Alexander Isak (Image: Getty)

Darwin Nunez has reportedly approved a transfer to Napoli as Liverpool work on selling the Uruguayan.



The last time Nunez played more than 45 minutes in a Liverpool game was at the beginning of March as last term petered out in disappointing circumstances - at least on an individual level.

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With Slot's mind seemingly made up, Nunez seems certain to find a new club during the current window.

But the Udinese striker's arrival would not spark the same excitement among fans of Gli Azzurri as Nunez's would, given that he was viewed as one of the top forwards in Europe when he joined Liverpool three years ago.

The price is reportedly a big sticking point, however.

Liverpool want a total package worth £60m, with £55m of that paid as a guaranteed fee and the other £5m made up of add-ons.

Darwin Nunez has given the green light on a move to Napoli (Image: Getty)

Napoli may have that kind of cash to spend later this summer if they manage to offload Victor Osimhen.

But it is unclear whether they would be willing to blow their windfall on a player who was off their game last season, and whose finishing sparked criticism throughout his time in the Premier League.

Nunez giving the green light to Napoli and moving one step closer to the Anfield exit door means the stars are closer to aligning for Liverpool to make an audacious move for Alexander Isak.

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But the sale of a valuable asset like Nunez would give them more wiggle room and create a vacancy in Slot's squad, making a swoop for Isak more likely.

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