Darwin Nunez, Liverpool’s Uruguayan forward, has been advised to consider a fresh start at Tottenham Hotspur, with the potential for a prolific goal-scoring spell of 20 to 30 goals should he transfer in the forthcoming window. The 26-year-old has been the subject of much speculation regarding his future at Anfield, with whispers of possible moves to Italy’s Serie A or the Saudi Pro League before the September 1st deadline.
Nunez, who arrived at Liverpool in June 2022 from Benfica for a sum potentially rising to £85 million, has struggled to justify his hefty price tag. Much of last season saw him out of the starting XI, with only one Premier League start recorded in the 2025 campaign, as Liverpool celebrated their second league triumph in five years without him on the pitch.
Amidst increasing conjecture about his future, former England international Chris Waddle has posited that a club like Tottenham Hotspur could provide the perfect environment for Nunez to flourish. Speaking to Flashscore, Waddle remarked, as reported by the Liverpool Echo: “Darwin Nunez is a big guy, powerful and quite pacey. He possesses all the necessary traits.”
“The issue he’s grappled with in England,” Waddle continued, “is his inability to consistently find the back of the net, which was the very reason for his expensive acquisition. But rest assured, there’s a striker within him, poised to score heavily. It’s just unfortunate that he hasn’t managed that at Liverpool this year.”
Drawing parallels with the past, Waddle mentioned Andy Carroll’s high-profile move to Liverpool that didn’t pay off until his subsequent success at West Ham. He suggested that a new challenge could be the catalyst for Nunez’s resurgence. “If he desires a move to Tottenham or a similar club, he must sever ties with Liverpool. However, any team acquiring him might face scepticism from fans questioning their choice due to his current scoring record.”
Despite these struggles, Nunez’s status as a Uruguayan international underscores his quality, and Waddle believes a fresh start might unlock his potential. “Provided he starts well at a new club, he could tally 20 to 30 goals. The supporters at Liverpool appreciate his determination and effort. A move might just redirect his career positively, as he really just needs to start netting goals.”
In a recent closed-doors pre-season fixture against Stoke City, Nunez displayed his goal-scoring prowess with a hat-trick, hinting at the untapped potential that a new setting might fully unleash.
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