Napoli Struggling to Agree Fee with Liverpool for Darwin Nunez, Shift Focus to Lorenzo Lucca

Napoli are still trying to sign Darwin Nunez from Liverpool, but the clubs can’t agree on the transfer fee. Meanwhile, Napoli are close to signing Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca. Talks are advanced, and Napoli are ready to finalise the move if needed.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Napoli have made Darwin Nunez their main target to strengthen their attack for the new season. However, Liverpool demand €65-70 million for the Uruguayan striker, which Napoli are not willing to pay. So far, Napoli have only offered around €43 million, which has not convinced Liverpool to lower their price. As talks stall, Napoli have advanced negotiations with Udinese and Lorenzo Lucca, who is available for about €30 million. With a deal for Lucca almost ready, Napoli can quickly finalise it if the Nunez deal does not progress.

According to a previous report, Napoli are interested in signing Darwin Nunez and are ready to invest around €42-43 million.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Napoli finished last Serie A season in first place and won the league title for the third time in their history. The team lacked consistency after their 2024-25 league title triumph and aims to rebuild with new attacking players. Nunez scored just five Premier League goals for Liverpool last season, and his future under manager Arne Slot is uncertain.

As confirmed in a report, Darwin Nunez scored only five Premier League goals last season.

Meanwhile, Lorenzo Lucca impressed with Udinese and is seeking a move to a bigger club. Napoli’s summer transfer activity includes new arrivals like Noa Lang and Dan Ndoye as they try to close the gap to Italy’s top four.

A previous report indicates that Napoli are in negotiations to sign Dan Ndoye and Sam Beukema from Bologna.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Napoli are set to begin their new Serie A campaign in mid-August, hoping to win another league title. Their first fixture will be announced in July. If the club can’t agree on a deal for Nunez soon, they are ready to sign Lucca to lead their attack.

As noted in a report, Napoli are close to agreeing a deal with PSV Eindhoven for Noa Lang.

Liverpool, under Arne Slot, look set to keep Nunez unless their valuation is met, and will continue preparing for the new Premier League season aiming for a top-four finish.

According to a previous report, Liverpool are the reigning Premier League champions.