The future of Darwin Nunez at Anfield next season is under scrutiny after he has failed to impress in the last two seasons.Liverpool spent a club-record fee of £85 million to acquire Nunez from Benfica in June 2022. Expectations were therefore high, but after two seasons with the Merseyside Reds, the Uruguayan international has yet to meet expectations.

According to the latest information, Barcelona is showing interest in the 24-year-old striker as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who is now 35 and likely to depart after the current season ends. This could also be a good exit strategy for Liverpool, but who will be the replacement for him?

1. Viktor Gyokeres – Sporting Lisbon

Gyokeres are booming in the Netherlands.

Liverpool’s primary attacking weapons in recent years have come from the flanks, with the standout names being Mohamed Salah currently, and previously Sadio Mane. However, Mane has long departed, and Salah is being vigorously pursued by clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

Therefore, acquiring a prolific goal scorer is imperative for Liverpool. If Nunez departs, Viktor Gyokeres is an extremely suitable candidate for replacement. The Swedish striker could even be considered an upgrade over the Uruguayan international, given his remarkable goal-scoring ability, with a tally of 41 goals this season.

2. Alexander Isak – Newcastle

The Swedish striker is considered one of the best players in the Premier League this season.

If Liverpool seeks a safer option, they could turn their attention back to England to negotiate with Newcastle regarding the case of Isak – another Swedish forward who has spent several years playing in the Premier League and is currently in explosive form.

This season, in 37 appearances for the Magpies, Alexander Isak has scored an impressive 24 goals, with 20 of them coming from the Premier League. His strengths lie in his ability to independently create opportunities and his innate goal-scoring instinct. His signature holds great promise as a replacement for Darwin Nunez.

3. Santiago Gimenez – Feyenoord

Gimenez possesses huge potential.

With both aforementioned options likely to come with hefty price tags, if Liverpool seeks a more economical solution, they could knock on Feyenoord’s door to inquire about Santiago Gimenez – the darling forward of Arne Slot. Just stepping into his 23rd year, the Mexican international of Argentine descent possesses abundant potential.

Not only does he excel in finishing, but he also displays great sharpness in seizing opportunities. Moreover, if Slot were to take charge of Liverpool next season as rumored, Gimenez would undoubtedly benefit greatly from his familiarity with Slot’s tactics. This could prove to be a shrewd deal for the Reds.