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Darwin Nunez is set for a Liverpool exit(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Darwin Nunez is being eyed by Atletico Madrid this summer, according to reports in Spain, with Liverpool chief Michael Edwards already eyeing up a new centre-forward.

Arne Slot’s side were finally confirmed as champions after defeating Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday afternoon but attention has already turned to how they can defend their title next season.

And a new striker is set to be top of their list of transfer priorities in the summer window following a difficult campaign for Nunez.

The Uruguayan, 25, has scored five times in just eight league starts with the only notable highlight coming off the bench to score twice late on to win at Brentford.

Liverpool would like a fee of about £40million for a player who cost £64million in the summer of 2022 but may need to settle for less.

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However Spanish newspaper AS say that Atletico head coach Diego Simeone admires Nunez and the club may be keen on a deal if the price is right.

And the outlet goes on to say that Liverpool have already been weighing up potential new arrivals to spearhead next season’s title defence – after apparently informing Nunez that he will not be part of Slot’s plans after the break.

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Atletico, meanwhile, remain keen on a deal for Tottenham Hotspur vice captain Cristian Romero, who last week admitted that he was eager to play in La Liga.

Nunez has also had interest from Saudi Pro League clubs with Al Nassr expressing their desire to sign him in January before deciding on a deal to bring in Jhon Duran from Aston Villa instead.

Before the Spurs win Slot was asked about reports in Portugal that should Nunez make another appearance for the club an additional payment of £4.2m would need to be made to former club Benfica.

Darwin Nunez is unhappy with his lack of game time at Liverpool(Image: Andrew Powell/Getty Images)

But Slot insisted he has never been told not to play someone at Liverpool down to financial reasons - and he then introduced Nunez towards the end of their confirmation victory for a first appearance since the beginning of April.

Slot said: “Do you always believe what journalists say?

Sometimes you should, but sometimes it’s better not to believe everything that is written about players.

“This is completely new to me and I’ve said many times that I’m working at a club here where it’s really nice to work.

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