According to Correio da Manha, Premier League giants Liverpool are interested in signing Benfica star striker Darwin Nunez to replace the outgoing Sadio Mane. However, they face stiff competition from fellow Premier League sides Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Sadio Mane recently made his intentions clear to leave the reds at the end of the season. The star winger is on the lookout for a new challenge. German giants Bayern Munich are keen to land the forward in the summer.
Sadio Mane has once again enjoyed a pretty decent season with Liverpool. The Senegalese winger has recorded an impressive 23 goals and five assists across 51 appearances across all competitions. (stats via Transfermarkt) He also helped his side life the EFL and FA Cup this term.
Reports suggested that Liverpool planned a mega bid for Spurs forward Son Heung-Min if Spurs failed to qualify for Champions League football at the end of the season. But with Spurs qualifying for Champions League, the plans have now changed. Liverpool are now scouting Urguian star striker Darwin Nunez.
The 22-year-old striker has recorded an impressive 34 goals and four assists in 41 appearances across all competitions this term. (stats via Transfermarkt) Nunez has marked his season with two Champions League goals against Liverpool and one against Barcelona.
Is Darwin Nunez a good replacement for Sadio Mane at Liverpool?
Benfica have slapped a €100 million price tag on the forward. But the club are willing to accept a fee close to €80 million for the forward. Nunez is also looking to leave the Portuguese outfit in the summer transfer window.
Colombian winger Luis Díaz could take Sadio Mane’s place on the left wing. While Darwin Nunez has featured on the left-wing a couple of times this season. But he has majorly played as the main striker and led the line for his side. Darwin Nunez could be the perfect striker option to lead the line for Jurgen Klopp’s team for years to come.
To add to the already exciting front line. Liverpool have announced the signing of young Portuguese attacking midfielder Fábio Carvalho from Championship side Fulham. Finally, with the addition of Darwin Nunez, the reds and Jurgen Klopp would have some top youngsters at the club that could lead the club into the future.
Follow us on Twitter for more football updates.
