By March 26, 2025 – Liverpool, UK – Liverpool FC is bracing for a challenging summer transfer window as the club grapples with the potential departure of several key players, headlined by the increasingly likely exit of striker Darwin Nunez. According to reports from the Liverpool Echo, the Uruguayan forward, who has struggled for consistency this season with just three starts and two full 90-minute appearances—both ending in losses—is drawing interest from multiple clubs, including Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain. With Nunez’s departure looming, Liverpool’s financial constraints mean they cannot afford a big-money replacement, forcing manager Arne Slot to get creative in the transfer market.
Liverpool can’t afford to spend big money on replacement for summer exit as transfer set#LFC https://t.co/DM6pw9hxDf
— Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) March 26, 2025
The Reds have reportedly set their sights on Brighton & Hove Albion’s João Pedro as a potential successor. The 23-year-old Brazilian has impressed with his versatility, drawing comparisons to former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino for his ability to link play, drop deep, and finish chances. Sources indicate that Liverpool has initiated discussions with Pedro’s agent to explore a summer move, hoping to gain an edge over competitors. ESPN noted that the club has been tracking Pedro for five years, a testament to their long-term interest in the skillful forward who has flourished at Brighton.
However, Nunez’s potential exit is just one piece of a larger puzzle for Liverpool. The club is also on the verge of losing star right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is reportedly close to signing with Real Madrid on a free transfer, as per The Guardian. Additionally, contract uncertainties surrounding Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, both of whom are also out of contract this summer, add further complexity to Slot’s squad rebuild. Football365 has suggested that Slot could offload as many as eight players, including underperforming names like Harvey Elliott, to reshape the team.
Liverpool’s writers at the Liverpool Echo argue that the club should prioritize funds elsewhere—particularly on a prolific centre-forward, a left-back, and a central midfielder—rather than splurging on a replacement for Alexander-Arnold, given the emergence of Conor Bradley as a capable deputy. A more budget-friendly option, such as Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong with his £40m release clause, has also been floated as a potential target.
As the summer window approaches, Liverpool faces a delicate balancing act to maintain their Premier League competitiveness while navigating a significant squad overhaul. Fans will be watching closely to see how Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes tackle this critical juncture.
