Liverpool are reportedly preparing a £62 million bid to secure a potential replacement for struggling striker Darwin Núñez.

While manager Arne Slot has overseen a strong start to the season, recent setbacks against Fulham, Newcastle United, and Manchester United have sparked concerns. Despite these minor hiccups, Liverpool remain six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand over their closest competitors.

Amid the on-pitch success, much of the focus has shifted to the futures of several first-team players. The potential addition of a new forward highlights the club’s proactive approach to addressing performance concerns and maintaining its competitive edge.

According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool are open to selling Nunez and will consider an offer submitted by AC Milan earlier this week to bring the Uruguayan side to the Serie A as part of a loan deal with an obligation to buy in the summer.

The report claims that Slot has not been impressed with the striker in training or during matches, leading to his omission from Liverpool’s starting lineup in recent matches.

And if Liverpool do decide to part ways with Nunez, then they have already named Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram as their number one target in the position.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is also highly admired at Liverpool but the price needed to bring him to Anfield could be too high.

Marcus Thuram has scored 28 goals in 68 appearances for Inter Milan. (Image: Getty)

Meanwhile Thuram’s current contract with Inter includes a release clause of €85m (£70.5m), much cheaper than any potential deal for Isak, which would allow Liverpool to get the deal over the line much quicker.

Although they have been happy with the French striker’s recent performances, it is believed that Inter would also be open to negotiating a fee with the Reds that would be close to the price set in his release clause.

Despite this, it remains unlikely that either Nunez or Thuram will be moving in the January transfer window, with deals in the summer seen as being much more likely.