Barcelona are open to meeting Darwin Nunez’s asking price if Liverpool is open to doing business as they eye a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
According to The Sun, Barcelona is keen to sign Darwin Nunez in the summer, with the Catalans eyeing a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. The Reds are not particularly looking to sell the 24-year-old mainstay, but they might think about doing business if a suitable offer arrives.
Barcelona are keen on Darwin Nunez
Barcelona are under tremendous pressure heading into the summer window to balance their finances. La Liga wants to cap the club’s wage bill to a reported £174 million, which will see the Catalans forced to sell some of their top earners, Robert Lewandowski, who earns a mouthwatering £27 million per season.
They have eyed Darwin Nunez as his replacement if they part ways with the Pole. While they were also interested in Luis Diaz earlier, they might see his asking price pass them by, which might also be the case with the Uruguayan. However, the Catalans are reportedly prepared to pay what’s necessary to sign him if Liverpool is open to doing business.
The Catalans might sound out a move for the striker, who has come in for massive criticism for some of his dismal displays. The 24-year-old mainstay has missed the most big chances in Europe’s top five leagues this season, and despite scoring 23 goals across all competitions for Liverpool this season, he has gone eight games without scoring.
Now, with Liverpool set to welcome Arne Slot as their new manager in the summer, there are suggestions he might bring Santiago Gimenez along with him. However, those reports have been dismissed lately, although the links might re-emerge should Nunez choose to leave the club or be sold.
Nunez is happy at Liverpool, but Spain’s move not ruled out
Every South American player dreams of playing for one of the two giants in Spain. Barcelona and Real Madrid have had such a pull for decades, which may also entice Nunez. The 24-year-old mainstay is happy at Anfield and has a long-term contract here.
Should Barcelona test Liverpool’s resolve with an offer, the Nunez camp’s mood mightmay change. The idea of playing for the Catalans might entice him, while the prospect of being their central striker and replacing Lewandowski would also seem appealing.
