Liverpool have targeted Darwin Nunez to be the new striker to light up Anfield and are prepared to smash their transfer record to sign him.
The Uruguay international is one of the rising stars in world football and is also wanted by Atletico Madrid and Manchester United but Liverpool are determined to sign Nunez with a deal that could reach as much as £85million.
Julian Ward, Liverpool’s new Sporting Director, has been in discussions with Benfica and it is understood that Nunez is keen to move to Merseyside.
If Liverpool can complete the transfer, it would be a massive statement of intent.
Many had wondered what the future would hold for Liverpool in terms of their attack, given that Sadio Mane is now certain to leave this summer with Bayern Munich ready to replace Robert Lewandowski with the Senegalese forward.
Nunez, who can play on the left as well as through the middle, scored six goals in the Champions League last season, two of which came in the quarter-finals against Liverpool and he made a significant impression on Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool’s manager said in April of the 22-year-old: ‘A good looking boy! And a decent player as well.