Michael Owen has advised talkSPORT that he believes Darwin Nunez is not going to be at Liverpool subsequent season.
He additionally boldy steered a swap cope with the Reds ahead for one of many Premier League’s most in-form abilities in Alexander Isak.
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Nunez impressed for Liverpool final season having scored 18 objectives and assisted one other 13, however has struggled within the present marketing campaign.
The Uruguayan has netted simply seven instances in 40 appearances and likewise missed his penalty of their Champions League shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month.
talkSPORT understands Liverpool are prepared to think about presents for Nunez, and Reds legend Owen believes he’ll depart Anfield.
“I can not see Darwin Nunez in a Liverpool shirt subsequent season, personally,” he advised talkSPORT. “I believe there’s curiosity in him as effectively.
“I believe one or two Premier League groups have an interest. After all, there’s overseas curiosity as effectively.
“So I can not see Darwin Nunez being a Liverpool participant subsequent season.”
Ought to Liverpool promote the 25-year-old this summer season, then Newcastle striker Isak may actually emerge as a high goal.
However when requested if the Swede could be a ‘good match’ for the Reds, Owen steered a participant trade with Nunez, saying: “Even a swap deal.”
He later added: “If Isak was out there, I believe Liverpool would do all the things of their energy to get anyone like that, after all.
“However so would Arsenal, Arsenal are completely determined for a participant like that. Who would not be determined for a participant like that?
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“However from Newcastle’s perspective, they merely cannot let him go. I hear what you are saying about balancing the books… In credit score to illustrate, with the monetary guidelines, that will put them massively in credit score.
“However what? Then they’ll get £150million for him after which go and spend £100million, or £120million on 4 £30million gamers.
“You like Isak, he is the one which’s going to utterly bounce you into that elite stage. Simply getting three or 4 first rate gamers just isn’t going to, you want particular gamers.
“Take a look at these groups which might be profitable the leagues on a regular basis, take a look at Liverpool this yr, they have the very best centre-half on the planet [Virgil van Dijk].
“They have among the finest attackers on the planet in Mo Salah, they have the very best goalkeeper on the planet [Alisson].
“It’s a must to have the very, very elite, at the very least two, three, 4 of them in sure positions, after which you’ll be able to muddle by with different gamers.
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“However he’s one that you’ve got simply acquired to construct your workforce round. They’ve already acquired a extremely sturdy midfield and with Isak up entrance, you have acquired half an opportunity there.”
Liverpool are very aware of Isak and his high quality in entrance of aim as he scored in opposition to them in Newcastle’s Carabao Cup ultimate win on March 16.
It was his twenty third aim of the season in all competitions, with the 25-year-old more likely to be a extremely wanted participant in the summertime.
The window may shut earlier than the beginning of the brand new season on August 14 although, with Premier League golf equipment set to debate the thought.
