Liverpool director of football flies to Portugal for last-minute Darwin Nunez price talks

Liverpool fans are licking their lips after learning new signing Darwin Nunez could make his Premier League debut against newly-promoted Fulham.Striker Nunez this week arrived on Merseyside in a £64million deal from Benfica, which could rise to a club-record fee of £85m depending on add-ons. Having bagged 34 goals in all competitions for the Portuguese side last season, there's high expectations of the 22-year-old.And he's been afforded the ideal opportunity to kickstart his Reds career in the perfect way after the Prem fixtures for the 2022/23 campaign were revealed.

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Liverpool's "monster" attacking team - but appears to have forgotten about Bayern Munich-bound Sadio Mane. Nunez has become the Reds' new club-record £85million transfer from Benfica, surpassing the £75m transfer record fee the club had paid for Virgil van Dijk from Southampton back in 2018. The Uruguayan has committed his future to Anfield for the next six years following an initial fee of £64m which is due to rise with add-ons.As he prepares to join his new team mates ahead of pre-season next month, Nunez left a special mention to the attackers he will be playing alongside.

Liverpool have officially left Manchester United in the dust by announcing the signing of Darwin Nunez.The striker has completed his move to Anfield after Reds chiefs shrugged off the competition from their arch rivals to secure the £85million transfer. Nunez was targeted by United but they couldn't compete in the negotiations for his signature.It's a kick in the teeth for Erik ten Hag's Red Devils - and it's not the first time they've been pipped to a signing by their Premier League counterparts.

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Jurgen Klopp could repeat the genius trick he used on Robert Lewandowski with Darwin Nunez.Liverpool are on the verge of finalising the club record signing of Nunez from Benfica, with the Uruguayan striker understood to be in the city completing the final stages of his medical. Klopp has a track record of developing promising strikers into prolific threats in front of goal after working with Lewandowski at Borussia Dortmund.The Polish forward scored 102 goals in 186 appearances under Klopp between 2010 and 2014, accrediting his success since arriving in Germany with a piece of "genius" from his former boss.Lewandowski previously revealed, via the Liverpool Echo: "He released that striker's instinct in me.

Liverpool have reportedly tabled a £60million bid for Leeds winger Raphinha as they look to bolster their forward line further after convincing Darwin Nunez to move to Anfield. The Reds are on the verge of capturing Benfica star Nunez, 22, for £64million, although that could rise to £85million with future adds-ons.

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Liverpool's official announcement for the new club record signing Darwin Nunez is imminent as he is set to complete his £85million move from Benfica.The 22-year-old will undoubtedly receive stellar treatment at Anfield upon his arrival, though he is yet to choose his preferred number shirt. He is spoilt for choice with 10 possible numbers to choose from.Nunez has always worn the shirt No. 9 at the Lisbon side since his move from Almeria in 2020 but will have to settle with another shirt number at Anfield however.

Liverpool's transfer record signing, his childhood wasn't always sweet as his family struggled for money to feed him.The Reds have agreed to the £85million signing for the Benfica striker, which involves an initial £64m with add-ons. The Uruguayan will surpass Virgil van Dijk's record transfer of £75m, who signed from Southampton in 2018.Nunez, who signed for Benfica from Almeria in 2020, impressed during his short spell at the Lisbon side. After cementing a place in the team last season, he went on to become the top-goal scorer scoring 34 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions.Despite his success in in Europe however, it wasn't always plain sailing for him and his family who struggled to make ends meet when he was young.

Liverpool - pending a medical - after the Reds have agreed a deal for the Uruguayan with Benfica.According to The Times, Liverpool will pay an initial €75million (£64million) for Nunez. And a further £12.8million could be paid based on appearances, while Benfica could pocket another £8.5million depending on Liverpool's success with Nunez in their ranks.Nunez wasn't part of the Uruguayan side for their friendly with Panama on Saturday, he was instead in Madrid.

Liverpool are reportedly braced for Bayern Munich to finally meet their £40million valuation for Sadio Mane in the coming days.Mane whipped Reds fans into a frenzy last month when he hinted that he wanted to quit Anfield for a new challenge this summer. The 30-year-old has just over 12 months remaining on his current deal and has been unable to come to terms with the Liverpool hierarchy over a fresh contract.Bayern Munich have emerged as the frontrunners for the wantaway star's signature, but the German giants have already seen two bids knocked back by the Reds.

Darwin Nunez could sign for Liverpool as soon as today, claim reports. The Uruguayan forward looks set to join the Anfield club as a replacement for wantaway star Sadio Mane. And it has now emerged that Nunez could miss Uruguay's friendly with Panama on Saturday evening in order to wrap up a move to Jurgen Klopp's side.

Liverpool have been linked with an audacious move for Leeds star Raphinha, and former Red Glen Johnson believes that the Brazilian is good enough to make the starting line-up.Jurgen Klopp has been rocked after Sadio Mane made it clear that he wanted a 'new challenge', and Bayern Munich have already made attempts to bring the Senegalese star to Germany. Mane only has a year left on his contract, so could leave for free next summer if Liverpool don't cash in.The Reds are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Benfica for the signing of Darwin Nunez, in what would be a club-record transfer.

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Liverpool's record signing should they agree a deal with Benfica during the summer transfer window - but that won't necessarily be reflected in his new wage packet. The 22-year-old has caught the eye of the Premier League giants by smashing home 34 goals in all competitions last season including two against his potential new side in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Liverpool have reportedly agreed personal terms with Benfica star Darwin Nunez ahead of a blockbuster summer switch that would see the 22-year-old become the most expensive signing in their history. Club chiefs entered talks over a move for the Uruguay international earlier this week and are said to have moved a step closer to securing an all important signature after reaching an agreement over contract details.

Manchester United target Darwin Nunez is edging closer to a move to rivals Liverpool from Benfica.Liverpool are understood to be in pole position to sign the Uruguayan striker and are prepared to break their club record transfer fee with an £85million deal. United had been keen on Nunez but will now turn their attention to other targets as they look to sign a striker this summer.The departure of Edinson Cavani when his contract expires will leave Cristiano Ronaldo as the sole out-and-out centre forward in Erik ten Hag's squad and the veteran forward will turn 38 in February next year.

Liverpool target Darwin Nunez a top striker, but he's also got a swarm of female fans who can't get enough of his chiseled six-pack.Nunez has clearly been tearing it up in the gym as well as on the pitch for Benfica, flaunting his ripped physique to his 520k followers. A torrent of heart eyes emojis flooded in on a post of his holiday snaps.One flushed fan commented: "Look at the body of this bb!" Another wrote: "The best body carved by hand congratulations." One joked: "Breathe a little bit lol." While the emotions of his fan club were summed up by the reply: "How divine please."Unfortunately for the swooning ladies, Nunez is a taken man.

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Liverpool have pulled ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Darwin Nunez amid reports Jurgen Klopp is prepared to break the club's transfer record to land him.Nunez has had tongues wagging all over Europe following a stellar season with Benfica during which he netted a whopping 34 goals in 41 matches and Liverpool are determined to bring the Uruguayan to Anfield.He won't come cheap though, especially with several top clubs sniffing around, and the Reds will likely have to spend upwards of £80million to nab him, which would eclipse the £75 million they spent on Virgil van Dijk back in 2018.Julian Ward, Liverpool's new Sporting Director, has reportedly been in discussions with Benfica and it's understood that Nunez is keen to move to Merseyside. The 22-year-old would have no trouble slotting straight into the side either with Sadio Mane on the verge of a switch to Bayern Munich.Liverpool got a first-hand look at Nunez during their Champions League quarter-final clash with Benfica in April, with the forward netting a goal in each leg, and Klopp spoke of his admiration for the player a week after progressing to the semis.