{"id":15079,"date":"2025-07-20T16:42:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T20:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/20\/what-darwin-nunes-did-behind-closed-doors-would-have-kept-arnes-slots-widened-his-eyes\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T16:42:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T20:42:46","slug":"what-darwin-nunes-did-behind-closed-doors-would-have-kept-arnes-slots-widened-his-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/20\/what-darwin-nunes-did-behind-closed-doors-would-have-kept-arnes-slots-widened-his-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"What Darwin Nunes did behind closed doors would have kept Arne&#8217;s slots widened his eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/20\/what-darwin-nunes-did-behind-closed-doors-would-have-kept-arnes-slots-widened-his-eyes\/#Will_Darwinnes_be_able_to_stay_in_Liverpool_this_summer\" >Will Darwinnes be able to stay in Liverpool this summer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/20\/what-darwin-nunes-did-behind-closed-doors-would-have-kept-arnes-slots-widened-his-eyes\/#Nunez_could_be_a_useful_backup_for_Hugo_Ekitike\" >Nunez could be a useful backup for Hugo Ekitike<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/20\/what-darwin-nunes-did-behind-closed-doors-would-have-kept-arnes-slots-widened-his-eyes\/#Nunes_hasnt_given_up_on_his_Premier_League_career\" >Nunes hasn&#8217;t given up on his Premier League career<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Darwinnes&#8217; latest, impressive display in the preseason will only help his chances with the possibility of extending Liverpool&#8217;s career.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Uruguayan International would have made a prominent impression on Anfield&#8217;s decision makers after registering the club&#8217;s latest preseason friendly, first half hat trick.<\/p>\n<p>Rio ngumoha and Federico Chiesa were the other scorers who beat Stoke 5-0 in a back collision that closed before the club fired towards Japan.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Darwinnes_be_able_to_stay_in_Liverpool_this_summer\"><\/span>Will Darwinnes be able to stay in Liverpool this summer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Darwin-Nunez-Liverpool-Premier-League-transfer-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Darwin-Nunez-Liverpool-Premier-League-transfer-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Darwin-Nunez-Liverpool-Premier-League-transfer-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Darwin-Nunez-Liverpool-Premier-League-transfer-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Darwin-Nunez-Liverpool-Premier-League-transfer-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Darwin-Nunez-Liverpool-Premier-League-transfer-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Darwin-Nunez-Liverpool-Premier-League-transfer-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Darwin-Nunez-Liverpool-Premier-League-transfer-2048x1366.jpg.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo: Matt McNulty\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The exit from Liverpool is not a guarantee for Nunes, despite reporting an attempt to sell the Reds&#8217; previous striker to Napoli.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, the Reds were solid and steady, loyal to the price, and the deal in question fell apart.<\/p>\n<p>This presents new concerns to the Arne Slot man. Who will be able to sell No. 9 this summer?<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Arabia has often been turned over as a potential suitor for Darwin Nunes. In particular, Al-Hilal and Al-Nasr are clear admirers, according to agents who spoke with connections in Saudi Arabia&#8217;s professional league clubs.<\/p>\n<p>AC Milan and Barcelona are similarly considered worshipers of Uruguay International. However, there will definitely be serious concerns about the ability to dress to meet Liverpool&#8217;s financial needs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nunez_could_be_a_useful_backup_for_Hugo_Ekitike\"><\/span>Nunez could be a useful backup for Hugo Ekitike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether the Reds have a real plan to improve their 26-year-old in the current summer transfer period.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle&#8217;s interest in Alexander Isaac has not changed, similar to Magpie&#8217;s &#8220;unsold&#8221; attitude. However, the club is set to diverge numbers around the Hugo Ekitike \u00a369 million mark, which raises doubts as to whether Liverpool will start blowing the Swedes another \u00a3120 million or so.<\/p>\n<p>After all, the team has other clear priorities. In particular, Louis Diaz will need to complete a potential move to Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, Ekitike is hopeful that Arne Slot&#8217;s First-Coice Striker will be participating in the 2024\/25 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Based on that, and even considering Nunes&#8217; struggle before goals last year, the former Benfica hitman remains a viable alternative.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nunes_hasnt_given_up_on_his_Premier_League_career\"><\/span>Nunes hasn&#8217;t given up on his Premier League career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It should be emphasized that the positive displays for Preston North End and Stoke City do not necessarily indicate that the Newnes are ready to drop more than 20 goals in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, seeing Liverpool&#8217;s price tag fill before the windows close on September 1st gives the footballer a chance to bring time to his Anfield career.<\/p>\n<p>But assuming the centre still has an opportunity to play a role in Liverpool&#8217;s 2025\/26 campaign, his latest pre-season display is one thing for commentators.<\/p>\n<p>Darwin Nunes lacks motivation and fighting. Perhaps enough to convince the suitor to punt his service. Perhaps he will tell head coach Arne Slot that his race against Liverpool has not yet been run.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Darwinnes&#8217; latest, impressive display in the preseason will only help his chances with the possibility of extending Liverpool&#8217;s career. Uruguayan International would have made a prominent impression on Anfield&#8217;s decision makers after registering the club&#8217;s latest preseason friendly, first half hat trick. Rio ngumoha and Federico Chiesa were the other scorers who beat Stoke 5-0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15080,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[40],"class_list":{"0":"post-15079","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-football"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15079","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15079"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15079\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15080"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15079"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15079"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15079"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}