Overview

• Napoli ended talks after refusing to meet Liverpool’s £70 million asking price, with the Italian club’s offer reported at around £50 million
• Instead, Napoli have agreed to take Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca on a season-long loan for £8.2 million, including an obligation to buy for £22.5 million
• Darwin Nunez remains under contract at Liverpool until 2028 but has fallen down Arne Slot’s pecking order, starting only 17 of his 47 appearances last season
• Saudi Pro League sides, led by Al-Hilal under Simone Inzaghi, remain potential suitors ready to match Liverpool’s valuation
• Liverpool have already strengthened their attack with the £116 million signing of Florian Wirtz and are pursuing Alexander Isak to further refresh their forward line