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Liverpool ‘so close’ to completing €100m Darwin Nunez deal after securing ‘total agreement’ on personal terms

Darwin Nunez celebrating for Benfica

Liverpool have reached a “total agreement” over personal terms with Darwin Nunez, taking a big step towards a club-record transfer.

Nunez has emerged as Liverpool’s likeliest attacking target in the wake of Sadio Mane’s potential exit. Manchester United have also been linked with the Benfica forward, but Wednesday has brought plenty of reports on a strong interest from Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Indeed, several outlets have claimed Liverpool are willing to break their transfer record to sign Nunez. In turn, he could form part of an exciting attack in between Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.

Now, there have been further reports about the progress Liverpool are making on the potential deal. Initially, it was suggested that Nunez would welcome a transfer to the Premier League, and Liverpool specifically.

There is even more reason for optimism among the Liverpool faithful now. According to SportItalia journalist Gianluigi Longari – who broke the biggest transfer story of 2021, that Lionel Messi would be leaving Barcelona – the Reds have reached a “total agreement” on Nunez’s personal terms.

They are going to give the Uruguay international a contract until 2027, as long as they can agree a deal with Benfica for the transfer.

That is now where their attention will turn, with a first offer being readied. Longari concluded that Nunez has “never been so close to Liverpool” as he is now.

Reports elsewhere have shed further light on the terms of the contract Nunez could sign at Anfield.

Bid already arriving for Benfica to consider

SIC journalist Pedro Sepulveda has also confirmed that Liverpool are making a five-year offer to Nunez. In terms of the bid to Benfica, he clarifies that it would be worth €80m plus €20m in add-ons.

In Liverpool’s money, that means Nunez would cost £68.4m up front and then a potential further £17.1m. All in all, he could be an £85.5m investment.

Liverpool bid £85m for Darwin Nunez from Benfica

Liverpool bid £85m for Darwin Nunez from Benfica

Liverpool have bid £85 for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez who wants to play for Jurgen Klopp

According to Sepulveda, Liverpool have already made their bid to Benfica. Earlier, Longari had corroborated that the two clubs are close to finding an agreement.

The Premier League runners up seem to be moving quickly in this pursuit. It could set them up for an exciting summer and season ahead.

Darwin Nunez addition would be big response to Man City’s Erling Haaland capture

The signing of Nunez would be a statement of intent from Liverpool. After all, this is a striker who scored 34 goals in 41 games in the 2021-22 season. And at the age of 22, his potential is sky high.

Liverpool just fell short of the Premier League title in the season just gone, to Manchester City. Since then, the champions have announced their acquisition of Erling Haaland.

The Norwegian international, who is one year younger than Nunez, is even more highly rated. Some feel his arrival at City will make Pep Guardiola’s side even more dominant.

But Liverpool’s intent in the pursuit of Nunez shows they are not willing to let City soar away. There is every chance they will be hot on their heels again next season.

Darwin Nunez laments missing a scoring opportunity during the match between the USMNT and Uruguay

If they can indeed attract a prolific goal-getter like Nunez to the club, Liverpool would be setting themselves up for a big season.

They have lacked a genuine number nine in recent years, although the likes of Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota and Mane have done well in central roles.

Nunez would give them even more of a presence up front, just like Haaland will for Man City. Each striker could be at the forefront of yet another intense battle for the title.

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