As the summer transfer time nears, FC Barcelona, faces a big challenge. The club needs to fix its wage issues. La Liga has set a wage limit for the club. The limit is approximately around £174 million. This means Barcelona might have to let go of some of their top-paid players.
One of these players is Robert Lewandowski, who makes a hefty £27 million each year. If Lewandowski goes, Barcelona sees Darwin Nunez as a possible pick. Nunez, a skilled forward, now plays for Liverpool.
Though Barcelona was interested in Luis Diaz before, his price tag may be too much. The same could apply to Nunez. Yet, reports say Barcelona is ready to pay what it takes to get Nunez if Liverpool is open to talk.
Darwin Nunez
Nunez, even as a crucial player for Liverpool, has not done well this season, according to some reports. The 24-year-old striker has let many great opportunities pass in Europe’s top leagues.
Despite scoring 23 goals in all competitions in this season, he hasn’t scored in his recent eight matches. These numbers rise some serious doubt in his game play.
This summer, Liverpool will say hello to Arne Slot as their new boss. Some thought Slot might bring Santiago Gimenez with him. But, those talks have cooled off now.
Yet, if Nunez picks to leave Liverpool or if the team looks to sell him, these whispers might come back. Nunez likes being at Liverpool. Still, a move to Spain could happen.
A lot of South American players dream of playing for big clubs like Barcelona or Real Madrid in Spain. Nunez might find the idea of joining Barcelona tempting.
He’s happy at Anfield and has a deal for the long haul with Liverpool. But, if Barcelona comes calling, Nunez’s mind might shift.
The thought of playing for Barcelona and maybe taking Lewandowski’s spot as the main forward might draw him. In the end, Barcelona’s summer plans are about keeping their money right and maybe adding new faces.
Darwin Nunez is one to watch in this mix. His next steps could really shake things up for both Barcelona and Liverpool’s plans in the next buying period.
