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Liverpool face obstacle in selling striker Darwin Nunez to help fund Florian Wirtz signing, Jarell Quansah could leave Anfield - Paper Round
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Updated 12/06/2025 at 08:52 GMT+1
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Liverpool reportedly hope to sell Darwin Nunez to fund the signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, while the German side could make a move of their own to land Reds defender Jarell Quansah. Elsewhere, Chelsea are looking to sell both Raheem Sterling and Joao Felix this summer, and Newcastle United are yet to agree a transfer fee for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.
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Nunez cold on Saudi move
While Liverpool look to raise funds to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, the Mirror reports that Darwin Nunez is not going easily.
Al Hilal appear to have been thwarted in their pursuit of the Uruguayan, who would prefer to remain in Europe this summer.
The paper writes: "Liverpool may have to find a new buyer for Darwin Nunez, with the Uruguay international not keen on a move to Saudi Arabia at this stage in his career.
"Liverpool want to sell Nunez in the summer transfer window in part to help fund the club-record deal for Florian Wirtz, but face a few obstacles.
"The Reds are still in negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen over the structure of a deal for Wirtz. Their latest offer, submitted on Friday, consisted of £100 million plus £14m in add-ons.
"Both sides are still confident the transfer will go through and Liverpool are looking at ways to raise funds.
"Liverpool were contacted by Al Hilal on Monday as they sought a new forward ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup deadline, and would be keen to do business.
"However, Nunez is understood to favour staying in Europe, with a move to Spain or Italy his preference.
"The Uruguay international has been linked with Atletico Madrid, as well as Italian champions Napoli."
Leverkusen want Quansah
One player who might be on the move from Anfield is defender Jarell Quansah, according to The Athletic.
Bayer Leverkusen could move to sign the central defender in a deal that would be separate from any Wirtz agreement.
The outlet explains: "Bayer Leverkusen are considering a move for Liverpool’s Jarell Quansah as part of their squad rebuild this summer.
"The German club, who are already negotiating with Liverpool for the record-breaking sale of Florian Wirtz, have added Quansah to a list of centre-back targets following the exit of Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich.
"Mario Hermoso has also left after his loan spell from Roma, while Odilon Kossounou is not expected to return following his season-long loan at Atalanta, which included a purchase option.
"Any pursuit for Quansah, who is valued in excess of £40 million, would be separate from the Wirtz deal. Liverpool and Leverkusen are in the final stages of negotiating a deal for Wirtz to join the Premier League side."
Chelsea aim to sell duo
Chelsea have left out Raheem Sterling and Joao Felix from the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup tournament.
The Sun believes that Chelsea are keen to sell both players, who spent time out on loan last season.
The paper states: "Chelsea have confirmed that Raheem Sterling and Joao Felix will not travel to the Club World Cup this week.
"Both players were loaned out this season after falling out of favour at Stamford Bridge. And now it appears that neither will have a way back into the Chelsea squad.
"The Blues are expected to put the duo up for sale in the coming weeks."
Burnley hold out over Trafford fee
Newcastle United are operating on a tight budget this summer as they attempt to land Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.
They are also aiming to sign a central defender and a striker in the transfer window, and have yet to meet Burnley’s valuation for Trafford.
The Telegraph reports: "Newcastle United have begun direct negotiations with Burnley over the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford with the two clubs still at odds over the asking price.
"Telegraph Sport revealed last week that Trafford was Newcastle’s preferred option as they look to sign a goalkeeper who will provide proper competition for Nick Pope, but they have been stuck in deadlock with Burnley over the size of the fee.
"There are also some fears internally they are being stalled in the hope that another club, possibly Chelsea, also enters the race to sign a player they have coveted for more than a year.
"Burnley value the 22-year-old at more than £30 million, but Newcastle, conscious of the fact they need to sign at least another centre back and a forward this summer, have been unwilling to match that so far."
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