As speculation builds around the future of Darwin Nunez, Liverpool are reportedly preparing to part ways with their record signing, but not without a significant fee.

According to reports from A Bola, the Reds are open to offers for the 25-year-old striker.

This comes after a disappointing 2024/25 campaign that saw him fall down the pecking order under Arne Slot.

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Though an exact asking price has not been confirmed publicly, earlier reports by Alfredo Pedulla suggest Liverpool are expecting bids of £42.5-47m.

Nunez joined from Benfica for a potential €100 million (£85.4m), making him Liverpool’s most expensive signing.

The agreement included performance-related add-ons, but some now seem unlikely to trigger.

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Initial reports indicated that Liverpool paid €75m upfront, with an additional €25m in bonuses tied to starts, goals and Champions League success.

Nunez has made 59 Premier League and Champions League starts, just short of one bonus threshold.

A Bola reports that Benfica expects €85m, suggesting the final performance bonuses won’t be paid.

With Nunez not featuring regularly in recent months, those incentives have become increasingly unreachable.

Manager Arne Slot shut down speculation that financial reasons caused his benching, insisting the decision was purely tactical (via reports by Liverpool Echo).

Atletico Madrid and clubs from the Saudi Pro League are among those linked with Nunez.

Liverpool rejected Saudi interest in January (via Liverpool Echo).

They may welcome it this summer, especially if a club matches their valuation.

No club has submitted a formal bid yet, but insiders expect negotiations to intensify in the coming weeks.

With a new striker likely to arrive at Anfield and Nunez’s role uncertain, both the club and the player may see a summer move as the best outcome.

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