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According to recent updates from Fabrizio Romano and other sources, Napoli have abandoned their pursuit of Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez this summer transfer window. The Serie A champions informed Liverpool that the deal could be considered off as they consider Liverpool's asking price too high. Instead, Napoli are moving to sign Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca as their new striker, shaking hands on the deal after failing to meet terms for Núñez.

Despite Napoli pulling out, Darwin Núñez is still expected to leave Liverpool during this transfer window. He has drawn interest from multiple clubs, most notably from Saudi Pro League teams who have made recent approaches to the 26-year-old Uruguayan forward. Saudi clubs, including Al Hilal, appear ready to capitalize on Núñez’s availability, especially if their preferred target, Victor Osimhen, does not join them. Al Hilal had negotiated strongly for Osimhen but have turned their attentions back to Núñez as an alternative option.

Núñez joined Liverpool in 2022 for an initial £64 million and has contributed 40 goals and 26 assists in 143 appearances across all competitions. He was on the scoresheet in Liverpool’s recent 3-1 friendly win over Preston. Liverpool now face the task of replacing Núñez at the top end of the pitch if he departs, creating a potential challenge for the reigning Premier League champions.

Meanwhile, Napoli’s acquisition of Lorenzo Lucca signals their intent to bolster their attacking options without meeting Liverpool’s demands for Núñez. Lucca’s signing marks a shift in Napoli’s summer transfer strategy as they close in on the Udinese striker.

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