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Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has shared a cryptic message on social media, fueling rumors about his potential departure from Anfield. The Uruguayan has been the subject of much speculation throughout the summer transfer window, particularly in the weeks leading up to Liverpool's Premier League title victory.
The 26-year-old found the back of the net against Athletic Club during Monday's pre-season double header, maintaining his scoring streak throughout the pre-season fixtures. In recent days, chatter regarding Nunez's future has escalated following reports of interest from Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal.
However, Liverpool is still awaiting a new approach from Saudi Arabia and has not received any initial offers from the region this summer.
Al-Nassr had a bid turned down in January as Liverpool aimed to keep its attacking options open for the season run-in, while Napoli made a move this summer, albeit significantly below Liverpool's valuation.
Liverpool was at Anfield for the last time before their Premier League opener against AFC Bournemouth on August 15, leading many to speculate that it could be Nunez's final appearance in L4.
Nunez's enigmatic social media post has only added fuel to the fire of speculation surrounding his future.
The Uruguayan shared a red heart emoji along with celebratory images from his goal-scoring performance against the Spanish side, including one where he is tapping the Liverpool badge.
On Monday, it emerged that AC Milan had reached out to the representatives of the former Benfica star.
It's been suggested that the Serie A heavyweights have made the 26-year-old their primary target as they aim to bolster their squad and reclaim their top spot for the first time since the 2021/22 season.
After the games against Athletic Club, Arne Slot admitted there is more to come from his side.
He said: "I think there's always room for improvement in every department. Like I said, we've added a few, in my opinion, extra weapons.
"So, Florian [Wirtz] has a lot of creativity in the final third. We've lost with Trent [Alexander-Arnold] a lot of creativity from the back.
"Trent's crosses and picking out runners was so special – I think Flo has this quality as well in a totally different position. But he brings that creativity, the pace of Hugo, the pace of both full-backs – Milos [Kerkez] and Jeremie [Frimpong].
"Like I said, you need to make in everything you do the next step because our competitors are not sitting still as well – not only they try to improve as well but they have also made a lot of signings, like we all have done. So that's why it's going to be a very interesting Premier League in the upcoming year again.
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