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Serie A giants, Juventus have become the latest side to be linked with one Liverpool star.
The Reds’ have been bold and decisive in the transfer market this summer, having brought in five new players.
A sixth summer signing is reportedly in the works, with Hugo Ekitike close to becoming a Liverpool player.
The Reds have already agreed terms with Eintracht Frankfurt over the signing of the Frenchman, who is expected to arrive for his medical tomorrow.
Elsewhere, a few players have already left the club and more could join the exodus.
Among those still expected to leave is Darwin Nunez.
The Uruguayan striker was subject to a failed bid from Napoli, with the Serie A giants walking away from the deal due to Liverpool’s asking price.
The Serie A giants have since signed a replacement so far, indicating that they have closed the door to Nunez’s signing.
The striker has since returned to Liverpool and scored a hattrick in the club’s pre-season game against Stoke City on Sunday.
Despite the setback in the Napoli pursuit, Nunez remains keen on leaving and several clubs are said to be interested.
AC Milan and Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr were previously linked, while Juventus has become the latest club to show interest in the 27-year-old.
The is according to La Stampa (via Ilbianconero), who claim that the Serie A giants have added Nunez to a list of possible options for the No?
9 position this summer.
The report claims that former Liverpool director Damien Comolli, who happens to be Juventus’ director is considering Nunez, alongside Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund as a plan B to Kolo Muani, who is on loan from PSG.
The report also revealed that Juventus could consider a loan deal for Nunez, given Liverpool’s insistence that they will only agree on selling Nunez for €60 million.
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