Atletico Madrid Considering Move For Out Of Favour Liverpool Forward Darwin Nunez

Diego Simeone could look to bolster his attack for the La Liga title run-in with the Uruguayan

Darwin Nunez in action for Liverpool / IMAGO / Sebastian Frej

According to a report, Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez.

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The 25-year-old appears to have fallen down the pecking order at Anfield with Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota favoured in attack by Arne Slot.

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His return of 37 goals in 120 appearances means he has never quite fully justified the €85million fee Liverpool paid to Benfica in the summer of 2022, despite some promising spells in a red shirt.

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This season was always going to be a pivotal one for the Uruguayan but with Cody Gakpo excelling on the left of the Liverpool attack, Slot has switched Diaz to a central striking role for the big matches.

Cody Gakpo plays during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield in Liverpool / IMAGO / NurPhoto

Fichajes are reporting that Atletico Madrid are considering making a move for Nunez with Diego Simeone's team looking set to compete for the La Liga title with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao.

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The Spanish outlet claims that Liverpool would be looking for around €60million for the striker but whilst the Rojiblancos believe Nunez could be a difference maker, they may look to either stagger the payments or include players in exchange.