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The article discusses updates regarding Darwin Núñez's future at Liverpool and the club's interest in acquiring a new striker. Here's a summary: ## Darwin Núñez's Situation Darwin Núñez, the Uruguayan forward, has been deemed surplus to Liverpool's needs ahead of the 2025-26 season. Despite interest from Napoli, negotiations have stalled due to a valuation dispute. Napoli offered €55 million for Núñez, but Liverpool is insisting on a figure closer to €60 million[1]. Additionally, Núñez's wage demands could be a hurdle, as he wants €6 million annually, while Napoli's offer is slightly less[1]. ## Liverpool's Pursuit of New Strikers In light of Núñez's potential departure, Liverpool has aggressively pursued other talented forwards. Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Liverpool has made a direct approach to Newcastle for **Alexander Isak**, highlighting his status as a top target for the club[3]. Isak is favored for his impressive Premier League record, having scored 27 goals and assisted 6 last season[3]. ### Backup Options If securing Isak proves difficult, Liverpool is considering Hugo Ekitike as an alternative. Ekitike boasts a commendable performance in the Bundesliga with 22 goals and 12 assists in the previous season[3]. ## Future Prospects Núñez is still expected to leave Liverpool this summer, with interest from Saudi clubs and other teams[4]. His departure could pave the way for a new striker to join and support manager Arne Slot's attacking strategy. Whether Liverpool will successfully land Isak or opt for Ekitike will depend on negotiations and availability[3].
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