Reds Must Include Nunez, Chiesa AND €20m to Land Coveted Nigerian Striker
Liverpool’s ambitious summer rebuild could take a dramatic turn as negotiations heat up for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen – but the Serie A champions are driving a hard bargain. Italian journalist Valter de Maggio reveals the Italian club is demanding Darwin Núñez, Federico Chiesa plus €20 million (£17m) in exchange for their prized forward, despite Liverpool proposing a straight player swap.
The potential mega-deal comes as the Reds look to replace Núñez, who appears destined for an Anfield exit amid interest from Saudi Arabia and European clubs. Osimhen – who recently turned down a lucrative move to Al-Hilal – has emerged as Liverpool’s top target after his productive loan spell at Galatasaray last season.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is playing hardball, insisting the Premier League giants meet Osimhen’s €75 million (£64m) release clause in cash or equivalent value. “There are no discounts,” De Maggio reported, noting Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has already inquired about both Núñez and former Juventus winger Chiesa.
Liverpool’s summer spending spree has already shattered records with the £170 million capture of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Armin Pecsi. Left-back Milos Kerkez’s imminent arrival will push expenditures further toward what could ultimately exceed £300 million as manager Arne Slot reshapes his squad.
The proposed swap deal presents fascinating subplots:
- Núñez could revive his career in Serie A after an inconsistent Premier League stint
- Chiesa would return to Italy just one year after joining Liverpool
- Osimhen would give Liverpool the clinical finisher they’ve lacked
With Arsenal and Manchester United also hunting strikers, the coming weeks promise a high-stakes transfer battle. But Napoli’s firm stance means Liverpool must decide whether meeting De Laurentiis’ steep demands represents smart business or overpayment for a player who could transform their attack.
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