It looks like Liverpool are closing a deal for Benfica star Darwin Nunez and have made sure the transfer is risk-free, despite reservations from Manchester United.
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Liverpool have said that signing Benfica’s great player Darwin Núñez is “low risk” despite the serious concerns of Manchester United’s fierce rivals.
The Reds are approaching the signing of the Uruguayan international, with an initial fee of 80 million euros (68 million pounds sterling) with additional bonuses proposed by the Portuguese press. Liverpool were not the only team interested in making a move for Núñez this summer, however, after their impressive 34-goal season.
United were watching the striker with the aim of bolstering their attacking options ahead of Erik ten Hag’s debut season at the helm of Old Trafford. However, the Red Devils have made the decision to leave Núñez for fears that they may overpay for the leader of the lawsuit.
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Almeria’s sporting director, Joao Goncalves, has tried to alleviate these fears after seeing Núñez up close and personal during his time with the Spanish club before his move to Benfica in 2020. In statements to the Ràdio Renascença program Bola Branca said: “I understand your fears, but believe me it is a low risk operation.
“If nothing strange happened, the player would be sold at least two or three times more. I’m glad things are going in that direction. “
While Liverpool appear to be on the verge of reaching an agreement for Núñez, there will be some concern about his ability to adapt to the infamous intensity of the Premier League. However, Goncalves has stated that the striker will not need time and could take English football like a duck in the water.
Darwin Núñez represented Almeria before his move to Benfica (
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He continued: “He will have no problem adapting. Darwin is humble, has talent, a winning mentality and a great ability to work.
If this is the case, Liverpool will certainly be relieved. If Núñez completed a change at Anfield, he would play a prominent role in the Reds’ attack. Current striker Sadio Mane has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich after expressing his desire to leave Anfield, with only one year left on his contract.
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Núñez, meanwhile, has already had joy at Merseyside during his fledgling career. The 22-year-old found the net during each of the quarter-finals of the Benfica Champions League with Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp praised Núñez for his performances, saying: “[He’s] Very good, very good. I knew it before, but he played pretty well in front of me. Physically strong, fast, he was calm with his end. Really good. If he stays healthy, he has a great career ahead of him. “
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