Liverpool are set to break their transfer record for the Benfica Lisbon star

Darwin Núñez. You will hear that name a lot this year, because the 22-year-old goal scorer is one of the hottest commodities on the transfer market and several European giants are interested in him. Liverpool are the most interested, and they are willing to break their transfer record.

Liverpool have fresh experience of buying from Portugal. And it’s been a hit and miss. Colombian Luís Diaz arrived from Porto in the winter and almost immediately won a place in the starting line-up. His brilliant performances helped the Reds to two trophies, the Champions League final and fight to the last round for the league title.

So, after six months, Liverpool are looking around Portugal again. And once again, it has its eye on a striker from South America. Uruguayan Darwin Núñez has impressed all over Europe, scoring 34 goals in 39 games this season.

He was also brilliant against the Reds in the Champions League quarter-finals, scoring in both games. It was his performance at Anfield Road in the 3-3 draw that really impressed Liverpool fans.

Benfica are not afraid to ask for a huge amount. They don’t want to sell their gem for under 85 million euros, Liverpool are about to break their transfer record, according to the Daily Mail. However, some sources say that the price will exceed 100 million euros.

Liverpool’s interest in Núñez is also confirmed by renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano. At the same time, he reports that the Beatles are looking to push the price below €100 million.

The Reds will have to replace the departing Sadio Mané, who is heading to Bayern Munich. Núñez can play both on the wing and at the tip of the attack, which is why the Reds management is going to slap the pocket.

Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have also been linked with the 22-year-old striker. That’s why Benfica can afford to shoot the price, because they have no shortage of interested parties. And Liverpool must act to ensure that its transfer target does not end up elsewhere.

Source: Daily Mail, Goal