During the summer transfer window, Liverpool reportedly expressed interest in a swap deal involving Darwin Nunez and Joao Felix but had their proposal rejected. Liverpool was actively seeking attacking reinforcements before the transfer deadline, having already secured deals for players like Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister. Their squad already boasted the talents of Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Diogo Jota.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Liverpool was open to parting ways with Uruguayan striker Nunez, just one year after his arrival at Anfield, in their pursuit of former Chelsea loanee Joao Felix. However, the Portuguese international had his sights set on a move from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona. Eventually, Felix’s desire was fulfilled, despite reported interest from Manchester United and Aston Villa. During his brief stint at Stamford Bridge, the 23-year-old managed to score four goals in 20 appearances.