Barcelona is considering a move for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez as part of their summer rebuild plans.
Liverpool fans are abuzz today discussing the 24-year-old striker, who has caused a stir by seemingly removing almost all references to the Reds from his Instagram account.
While only a solitary picture of him at the club’s training ground remains, his bio still proudly features Liverpool, and his profile picture captures him in action for the club.
According to recent reports, Nunez has been identified as a potential successor to Robert Lewandowski, who is expected to leave Barcelona this summer.
Barcelona tried to sign Nunez last summer before Luis Suarez left for Atletico Madrid. However, they were unable to secure his signature at that time.
Nunez has been in impressive form for Liverpool, scoring 18 goals in all competitions in his second season at the club.
He has already surpassed his Premier League tally from last season. However, he has faced criticism for the inconsistency of his finishing.
Barcelona’s pursuit of Nunez is part of their summer overhaul plans, as they aim to replace key players and comply with LaLiga’s salary cap.
The Catalan giants view Nunez as a possible replacement for Lewandowski. Barcelona has a history of luring players from Liverpool, having signed Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho in the past.
It is worth noting that Barcelona is currently facing financial challenges, which may impact their ability to afford Nunez’s high cost.
The club has been dealing with financial issues and has signed several free agents or players on loan in recent times.
It is unlikely that Liverpool would let Nunez go easily or at a reduced price. This could potentially hinder Barcelona’s chances of signing him, especially considering the financial difficulties they have faced in recent years.
“Considering how much he cost Liverpool, you can’t imagine the Reds would let Nunez go cheaply in any case.” Liverpool said in a statement.
“That might scupper Barcelona’s chances of signing him, considering the financial difficulties they’ve had over the past few years.” Liverpool added.
