Darwin Nunez to Liverpool: Probable XI, biggest fees, Haaland duel, Man Utd alternatives

Carlo Garganese

• Updated: 14 Jun 2022 20:19 BST
• 6 min read

Liverpool have announced that they have completed a club record transfer to sign Darwin Nunez from Benfica on a €100 million deal.

The Portuguese club have confirmed that the Reds will pay €75 million for the player up front, with another €25m to follow in easily attainable bonus payments.

It is hoped Nunez is a player who can elevate the club from being runners-up to Manchester City to potential Premier League champions.

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WHO IS DARWIN NUNEZ?

First of all, we profile Liverpool’s new attacking signing who scored a sensational 34 goals in 41 games for Benfica last season.

HOW LIVERPOOL WILL LINE UP

How will Liverpool line up with their new signing? Will he replace the outgoing Sadio Mane? Or will he play in the middle of the attack?

HOW THE DEAL IS STRUCTURED

Are Liverpool likely to have to stump up the extra €25m for Nunez to take his fee to that magic €100m? The short answer is: yes. Find out why here.

NUNEZ v HAALAND

Nunez moved to Liverpool for €100m on the same day Erling Haaland was presented as a €60m Man City player. So how do the two big forwards compare?

HOW KLOPP CAN GET THE MOST OUT OF NUNEZ

Liverpool are notoriously good at getting new signings to integrate into their plans, and they will be hopeful that Darwin Nunez can hit the ground running like Luis Diaz did when he arrived from Porto in January. Here's how they can do it.

STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

What are Darwin Nunez’s best qualities? He obviously scores a lot of goals but what else is he good at? And is his first touch as bad as rival fans say?

HOW DOES NUNEZ SCORE HIS GOALS?

Right foot, left foot, headers, long shots? Here is how Nunez finds the back of the net.

IS €100M TOO EXPENSIVE?

Much has been made about the massive transfer fee that Liverpool are paying. Are Liverpool overpaying for the Uruguayan?

WHAT HAS KLOPP SAID ABOUT MEGA DEALS IN THE PAST?

Jurgen Klopp has been outspoken on football's biggest transfers previously. Is the Liverpool boss a transfer hypocrite? Carlo Garganese has his say.

LIVERPOOL’S 10 BIGGEST TRANSFERS

Darwin Nunez has become the most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history. But who else makes up the top 10?

BENFICA’S 10 BIGGEST SALES

And where does Nunez stand among the biggest sales in Benfica’s history. The Portuguese club has become famous for producing, developing and selling stars for huge money.

THE 50 HIGHEST FEES IN HISTORY

Nunez is one of only 14 players in the history of the game to transfer for €100m or more. Where does he stand on the all-time most expensive list?

MAN UTD’S OTHER STRIKER TARGETS

Man Utd were beaten to Nunez’s signing by Liverpool. So who else will Man Utd target for the attack after missing out on their first choice?