Tensions are boiling at Liverpool as Manchester United have reportedly made direct contact to hijack Liverpool’s top transfer target, just as the Reds were closing in on a deal. This bold move from United comes at a turbulent time for Liverpool, with Darwin Núñez reportedly confronting new manager Arne Slot over his limited playing time, adding uncertainty to his future at Anfield
Liverpool had been advancing talks for their primary attacking target — a player valued at over £70 million — seen as central to Slot’s attacking rebuild. Now, United’s sudden intervention has thrown the transfer into jeopardy.
Reports suggest Erik ten Hag personally pushed for United’s approach, aiming to revamp their forward line while simultaneously derailing Liverpool’s plans. Sources inside Liverpool have described the move as a “strategic ambush” that has left the club frustrated after weeks of negotiations.
For Liverpool, the timing couldn’t be worse. With Nunez’s position increasingly unstable, missing out on their forward target would leave the squad light in attack ahead of the new season. United, on the other hand, see this as an opportunity to flex their financial muscle and weaken a direct rival.
The player now faces a decision between Anfield and Old Trafford, with both clubs presenting ambitious projects. As of now, Liverpool remain in the race, but United’s intervention has significantly complicated matters.
The battle for this signature has become not just a transfer story but a test of power between two of England’s biggest clubs — and the next few days will be decisive.
