Fabrizio Romano has allayed fears about a missed opportunity for Liverpool regarding Christopher Nkunku in the summer window of 2022.
Despite reports to the contrary, it was ‘impossible’ for any club to get hold of the 25-year-old striker (with 17 goals this term) given that a clause had been inserted into his contract to sell him in 2023.
“There has been a report that Liverpool turned down the opportunity to sign Christopher Nkunku in the summer,” the Italian reporter wrote for Caught Offside.
“However, I was told that it was impossible to sign Nkunku in the summer for any club, as RB Leipzig extended his contract with a clause to sell him in 2023, not last July.
“Liverpool always wanted Darwin Núñez as a priority objective, it was decided internally; Of course, Pep Lijnders was involved in the decision, but it’s the same for Klopp: Liverpool work together on the transfers.
Ultimately, of course, the Merseysiders always had a clear plan of action in mind with their potentially record-breaking move for Darwin Nunez in 2022.
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Despite constant questions about his contributions at the club, it’s clear for all to see that the 23-year-old has a lot to offer, from creating chances for others with his movement to penetrating the back line with his impressive physique.
12 goal contributions in 22 games may seem disappointing to some fans, although we have no doubt those numbers will naturally improve over time.
There is no doubt that Nkunku will be a quality addition to any team willing to sign the France international this summer, although it is clear that our priorities are further back in the park.
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