If last week was all about Liverpool's new manager appointment, this week attention is turning back to transfers. Andoni Iraola is still getting his feet under the table after replacing Arne Slot at Anfield, and with the arrival of the Spanish head coach has come several links to new arrivals as well as potential exits.
Darwin Nunez Return Rumours
One name suddenly doing the rounds in Liverpool circles is Darwin Nunez, with a potential return for the Uruguayan being discussed by supporters as he cuts short his disappointing spell in Saudi Arabia. Nunez left Liverpool for Al-Hilal a year ago, but that move hasn't worked out. He could now see his contract cancelled, making him available on a free transfer this summer. Chelsea, Barcelona, and Newcastle United have been credited with interest, but Nunez is said to want to return to Liverpool. However, as it stands, the Reds have little interest in bringing him back.
Cody Gakpo Swap Deal?
Cody Gakpo is being linked with a Liverpool exit this summer, with Teamtalk suggesting that he could be used in a swap deal with RB Leipzig for Reds target Yan Diomande. It seems unlikely, as the Reds are more interested in adding to their forward ranks rather than reducing them. Gakpo, meanwhile, is in goalscoring form ahead of the World Cup, netting two penalties including a 98th-minute winner for the Netherlands against Uzbekistan in a friendly.
Curtis Jones to Inter Milan
Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has been open about his side's interest in Curtis Jones, with the Italian giants hoping the Liverpool midfielder can have the same impact as Scott McTominay at Napoli. Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Inter have made an offer for Jones, but it remains short of Liverpool's valuation. Jones has been at Liverpool since the age of six and is keen for more regular game-time, but Iraola may offer him that more than Slot did. With a year left on his contract, it's a critically important period for Jones's career.
Other News
Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at age 31, saying his purpose as a player is fulfilled. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have no intention of selling Michael Olise to Real Madrid, ending any fanciful links to Liverpool. Alexis Mac Allister is admired by Real Madrid, but with two years left on his contract and poor form, his future is uncertain. Andoni Iraola's coaching challenge is to improve the attackers already at the club, a task at which Slot struggled.
