Following the match against Tottenham, Nunez surprised everyone with an unexpected gesture, coinciding with media reports that Barcelona is actively pursuing the Uruguayan striker.
Darwin Nunez has gained recognition in the Premier League for his skill in converting goals into opportunities. According to official league statistics, the Uruguayan forward has missed 27 clear-cut chances, placing him second in the league and surpassing Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson.
In the recent encounter with Tottenham, Nunez’s streak of unfortunate luck persisted. Despite having opportunities against the opposing goalkeeper, Liverpool’s talented number 9 couldn’t convert them into goals. Following the match, Nunez surprised many by deleting all of his social media posts related to Liverpool.
According to reports in the English media, Barcelona is reportedly eyeing Darwin Nunez as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who will turn 36 in August. Sources from Spain suggest that Lewandowski’s salary for the upcoming season will increase to 32 million euros, making him the second-highest paid player in Europe, second only to Kylian Mbappe. As a result, Barcelona is considering parting ways with the former Bayern star during the summer transfer window and bringing in Darwin Nunez as his replacement.
Compared to Lewandowski, Nunez shares a similar physique but is younger and faster. He possesses excellent off-the-ball movement skills, although his finishing ability may be slightly inferior. Barcelona sees Nunez as a potential candidate to bolster their attacking options and provide a fresh, dynamic presence up front.
Indeed, Nunez’s finishing ability can be further developed once he joins Barcelona. Additionally, his salary is significantly lower, around 10 million euros, in comparison to Lewandowski’s. Considering Barcelona’s budget constraints in recent seasons, they are keen on reducing their wage bill as much as possible.
The key question is what Barcelona can offer to persuade Liverpool to part ways with Nunez. It is worth noting that Liverpool invested 85 million euros in acquiring Nunez, and this amount could potentially rise to 100 million euros based on certain conditions. Furthermore, Nunez’s contract with Liverpool is set to run until 2028, adding another layer of complexity to any potential transfer negotiations.
According to sources from Spain, Barcelona is planning to offer Raphinha along with a certain amount of money to persuade Liverpool. This is the most feasible option at the moment. The representative of Raphinha has confirmed that Liverpool has shown interest in the player. Therefore, the success of this deal is quite likely.
