AC Milan, a Serie A powerhouse, recently announced a coaching change, bringing in Conceicao to take the reins. The 50-year-old Portuguese football legend is full of grand plans, aiming to sign Liverpool forward Nunez on a loan-to-buy deal to bolster the team's attacking prowess and secure a top-four finish in the Serie A to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Currently, AC Milan sits in 8th place in Serie A, trailing Lazio in 4th by a significant margin of 8 points. They must make a strong comeback to avoid missing out on next season's Champions League. Conceicao believes that the primary task is to enhance the team's goal-scoring ability, and he has set his sights on Nunez from Liverpool.
Due to Liverpool manager Klopp's preference for using Jota and Luis Diaz as starting forwards, the 25-year-old Uruguayan international has seen limited playing time this season, featuring only 14 times in the Premier League and scoring just twice. There have been recent rumors that he might seek a move away, with Barcelona among the interested parties. AC Milan has now joined the race and presented a clear acquisition plan: a six-month loan followed by a permanent transfer for £41.5 million this summer.
Liverpool acquired Nunez from Benfica in 2022 for a hefty fee of £85 million. Accepting AC Milan's offer would mean a substantial loss for Liverpool, which the club's management may find hard to accept. Additionally, Liverpool is currently vying for the Premier League title and may not be willing to let go of Nunez mid-season.
