Liverpool could be facing a seismic summer shake-up, with renowned journalist David Ornstein claiming that two of the club’s biggest stars are set to depart.
Double Blow for Liverpool: Trent and Nunez Tipped to Leave This Summer
While Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid once his contract expires, Darwin Nunez is also now “expected” to leave, despite flashes of brilliance during a challenging campaign.
Alexander-Arnold’s departure has been on the cards for months. With no agreement on a contract extension and mounting interest from Los Blancos, the 25-year-old is now primed for a free transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu.
A product of Liverpool’s academy, his exit will mark the end of an era—and potentially, the beginning of a new one under Arne Slot.
But it’s not just Alexander-Arnold on the move. Ornstein revealed on NBC Sports that Nunez’s future also lies away from Anfield.
The Uruguayan striker has endured a frustrating season, managing just seven goals across all competitions and starting only 25% of Liverpool’s Premier League matches.
Despite moments of magic—such as a vital assist against PSG in the Champions League and a late brace against Brentford—Nunez has struggled to consistently impress.
His Premier League stats show he ranks outside the top five in most key attacking metrics for the Reds, with a modest match rating of 6.52.
Signed by Jurgen Klopp as a marquee striker, Nunez’s time on Merseyside now looks to be drawing to a close as Slot prepares for a squad rebuild.
Liverpool are already reportedly eyeing Bournemouth duo Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez as part of their summer recruitment drive.
Nunez has scored 40 goals in 138 appearances for Liverpool and 13 in 35 caps for Uruguay—figures that highlight his potential, even if this season didn’t go to plan.
As Slot gears up for his first full campaign in charge, a new-look Liverpool is emerging. And with Alexander-Arnold and Nunez both likely to leave, fans can expect a dramatic summer at Anfield.
