Following the match against Tottenham, Nunez surprised everyone with an unexpected action, while reports in the press unveiled Barcelona’s pursuit of the Uruguayan striker.
Darwin Nunez has gained a reputation as one of the Premier League’s forwards with a knack for transforming goals into opportunities. Official league statistics reveal that the Uruguayan forward has missed 27 clear-cut chances, ranking him second in the league and surpassing Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson.
In the recent Tottenham match, Nunez continued to demonstrate his lack of luck. Even when facing the opposing goalkeeper, Liverpool’s number 9 failed to find the back of the net. After the game, Nunez made a surprising move by deleting all Liverpool-related posts from his social media accounts.
According to English media reports, Barcelona is interested in recruiting Darwin Nunez as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker will turn 36 in August this year. Sources from Spain indicate that Lewandowski’s salary for the next season will increase to 32 million euros, making it the second highest in Europe, only behind Mbappe. Consequently, Barcelona is hoping to part ways with the former Bayern star during this summer transfer window and replace him with Darwin Nunez. Compared to Lewandowski, the Uruguayan forward has a similar physique but is younger and faster. He possesses good off-the-ball movement skills and only slightly lacks in finishing ability.
These aspects could be improved upon with Nunez’s move to Barcelona. Additionally, Nunez’s salary is relatively low, around 10 million euros, which is significantly cheaper than Lewandowski’s. Barcelona has been concerned about their salary budget in recent seasons, so they are keen to reduce it as much as possible.
The question remains: What will Barcelona offer to persuade Liverpool to part ways with the player? It’s worth noting that Liverpool had to spend 85 million euros to acquire Nunez, and this figure could potentially increase to 100 million euros in the future based on certain conditions. Furthermore, Nunez’s contract with Liverpool runs until 2028.
Sources from Spain suggest that Barcelona is considering offering Raphinha, along with a certain amount of money, to entice Liverpool. This option appears to be the most feasible at the moment. Raphinha’s representative has confirmed Liverpool’s interest in the player, making the success of this potential deal quite likely.
