The Uruguay international is their club-record signing, but over the last couple of seasons, he’s failed to live up to expectations.





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But, despite all this doubt, Liverpool rejected a bid from the Saudi Pro League for Nunez in January, with the reason why now being revealed.

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Back in January, a £59million bid was rejected by Liverpool to allow them to keep Nunez.

However, six months on, it feels like the Uruguay international is now closer to the exit door than ever before, with Saudi Pro League and La Liga clubs all vying for his transfer.

And, as per a report from talkSPORT, the reason why Liverpool kept the striker in Merseyside rather than choosing to sell him on has been revealed.

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‘Al Nassr had a €70m [£59m] bid rejected in January and Liverpool are using this number as a yardstick for valuation,” they wrote.

‘FSG’s CEO of Football, Michael Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes decided not to sell Nunez mid-season, believing the Uruguay international would be better served helping Liverpool win the Premier League title.’

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If Liverpool had chosen to accept Al-Nassr’s £59million bid in the winter transfer window, it’s unknown whether the Reds would have won the Premier League title.