The Brazilian is said to have undergone medical checks with the Merseyside club but there’s been a late bid by an unnamed Premier League club, thought to be in excess of £22m.
Nunez isn’t the only name on Arsenal’s radar this summer.
It’s claimed the north London club are determined to sign Atletico Madrid enforcer Thomas Partey and will consider triggering his £44.7m release clause.
La Razon claim the Gunners are also monitoring Levante midfielder Enis Bardhi, Espanyol’s Marc Roca and Valencia star Carlos Soler.
source: express.co.uk