“Could Darwin Núñez Unlock Liverpool’s Deal for Florian Wirtz?”
Darwin Núñez’s future at Liverpool is up in the air as interest grows from clubs across Europe and Saudi Arabia ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to David Ornstein, Núñez is among seven Liverpool players who could leave the club in the coming months. With Liverpool considering a major move for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, selling players like Núñez could help raise the necessary funds.
Fabrizio Romano recently revealed that Liverpool have made an opening bid for the 22-year-old German midfielder, reportedly over €100 million (£83.9 million).
Sources close to Empire of the Kop indicate that Núñez is open to a new challenge, with his agent actively exploring options. One idea under discussion is a potential swap deal involving Núñez and Wirtz, which could help bridge the gap between Leverkusen’s valuation of €130–150 million (£109–125.8 million) and Liverpool’s offer.
If a direct swap doesn’t happen, several clubs — including Atletico Madrid, Napoli, and top Saudi Pro League teams like Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli — are reportedly eyeing the striker.
Is a Núñez-Wirtz Swap on the Cards for Liverpool?
Could Liverpool pursue a player-plus-cash offer involving Darwin Núñez to land Florian Wirtz this summer? The idea is gaining traction given Núñez’s uncertain role at Anfield. After a difficult season in which he scored just seven goals in 47 matches, the Uruguayan forward may be nearing an exit. With his 26th birthday on the horizon and strong interest from other clubs, Liverpool might see this as the right time to part ways.
While Liverpool seem focused on a cash deal for Wirtz, adding Núñez to the package could become a strategic option if their bid doesn’t meet Leverkusen’s asking price.
If Núñez does leave, the club could use his departure to negotiate a better deal for Wirtz. That said, the feasibility of such a swap depends on both Núñez’s willingness to join Leverkusen and the German club’s interest in the striker.
Although nothing is confirmed, this scenario adds an extra layer of intrigue to Liverpool’s summer plans — and it’s certainly a situation worth monitoring
