Liverpool eye swoop for £42m South American star with 13 G/A this season – journalist

Liverpool are beginning to run away with the Premier League having opened up a 13-point hole between themselves and second-placed Arsenal with a 3-0 win over Newcastle United on Wednesday. Regardless of their dominant and robust place within the English high flight alongside being favourites within the Champions League, a couple of underperforming property can be proven the door this summer time.

One among them is Darwin Nunez, whose work-rate was additionally known as into query by Arne Slot. Aside from failing to ship in entrance of objective, there appears to be a problem between the Uruguayan worldwide and his supervisor, so Liverpool, who rejected a large bid from Saudi Arabia from him in January, want to do away with him on the finish of the season with the striker additionally prepared to depart.

As his potential alternative, Liverpool have shortlisted Brighton & Hove Albion star Joao Pedro, in accordance with journalist Ben Jacobs (h/t TEAMtalk). He’s one in all a number of improbable younger gamers the Seagulls have developed lately and within the ongoing marketing campaign, the 23-year-old has already notched seven targets and 6 assists in all competitions.

Best profile to exchange Nunez

Joao Pedro, 23, has proven his calibre because the solitary striker for Brighton & Hove Albion whereas additionally being wonderful in a secondary ahead’s position. He drops deep to create probabilities and makes late runs into the field in such a capability which clearly displays in his variety of targets and assists. His artistic features are certain to entice Liverpool given what Darwin Nunez brings to the desk.

The ahead is valued at £42 million on Transfermarkt though it’s secure to imagine Brighton’s asking value can be considerably greater. Will probably be attention-grabbing to see if Liverpool determine to expedite their pursuit of him in the end or are extra inclined in the direction of buying a extra out-and-out striker like Alexander Isak, one other participant who they’ve began being linked with.