Napoli are said to have thrown their hat into the ring for Darwin, and with previous reports having said that he would prefer to stay in Europe, perhaps Nunez will be the next player to follow in Scott McTominay’s footsteps and learn about the joy of Neapolitan tomatoes.

After several rejected bids, Liverpool have now agreed a deal to sign Wirtz for a whopping €136.3 million (£116.1 million, $157.8 million)—making Wirtz the most expensive sale in Bundesliga history and setting him up to break the Premier League transfer record if all add-ons are met.

Police are still holding the 53-year-old in custody for questioning on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences, and driving while unfit through drugs, according to The Times of

The former Bayern Munich transfer target will be sold for “€130-135 million” in fixed fees, with a “total package” that could rise to €150 million per Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg: BREAKING | Final details have been settled in the last few hours: Liverpool are set to pay a fixed fee of around €130-135 million for Florian #Wirtz!

Liverpool is no stranger to triumph on the sports field, or tragedy off it. The northwest English port city experienced both joy and anguish on Monday.

According to La Repubblica – not the most reliable source, it must be stressed! – Napoli manager Antonio Conte is “crazy” about signing Nunez from Liverpool. The report adds that “negotiations” have already begun with the Uruguayan, ahead of what looks like a certain exit from Anfield this summer.

The deal, reportedly to cost over $150 million dollars, gives reigning Premier League champions Liverpool a marquee playmaker with versatility across the attacking parts of the pitch.

Inacio, who is said to have a £51million release clause in his Sporting contract, is also rumoured to be targeted by Manchester United and Newcastle. This isn't the first time that the Portugal international has been linked with the Reds, with Inacio being frequently mentioned on the rumour mill over the last couple of years.