According to The Sun, Barcelona have identified Liverpool’s striker Darwin Nunez as a potential target ahead of next season. The La Liga club will make a move to sign him if they manage to offload Robert Lewandowski in the summer.
Darwin Nunez’s impressive stats
After getting his breakthrough season at Benfica, Darwin Nunez was signed by Liverpool for a €75 million fee ahead of the 2022-23 season. The striker made an instant impact and emerged as a quality signing by the club. His numbers have further improved this season and might get even better.
Nunez has netted 18 goals and provided 13 assists in 52 games this term. He is averaging 2.9 shots, 1 key pass, and 0.7 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored). Despite missing the most big changes in Europe in the ongoing campaign, he has good overall stats.
The Urugian has raw pace and good strength to take on the defenders. He positions himself well to find balls near the penalty area. Always a threat in the air and with good finishing, he is a lethal striker. However, Nunez shouldn’t be missing too many big chances.
Will Barcelona break the bank?
Barcelona’s continued financial crisis is not hidden from anyone. Once again, they are under pressure to balance the financial book for the next season. Though they don’t want to sell Robert Lewandowski, they might be forced given his £27 million salary per season.
If that happens, the Spanish giant will have to bring in a fresh striker to fill the gap. Darwin Nunez has been identified by the club as they believe he could be a long-term investment. The 24-year-old has performed well and is bound to get better with time.
Though Liverpool aren’t looking to sell Nunez, they might change their mind if a lucrative offer arrives. With the managerial change at Anfield, the striker’s departure is possible. However, Barcelona will have to spend large to acquire his services.
