Romano reveals truth behind Darwin Nunez to Arsenal and ‘CRAZY’ Barcelona saga

Robin Bairner

• 29 Aug 2024 08:58 BST
• 2 min read

Fabrizio Romano has discussed the bizarre rumours linking Darwin Nunez with a move to Arsenal as well as another rumour that has seen the Uruguayan’s Liverpool teammate Stefan Bajcetic with a loan to Barcelona.

The rumours linking Nunez to Arsenal came from social media on Tuesday, splitting the fanbases of both clubs.

Romano has now addressed these claims.

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Current ETV

Darwin Núñez

F (C), AM (L)

Liverpool

Darwin Núñez

F (C), AM (L)

Liverpool

€54.4M

ETV Range

€40.8M - €68M

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“I wanted to say something on Darwin Nunez after some surprise stories about Arsenal. I don’t know where this has come from, but I’ve had many questions about this and so I spoke to some of my sources, and I can honestly say there is nothing,” he told the Daily Briefing.

“In general, it’s also not true that Nunez is pushing to leave Liverpool - it’s important to clarify that he is absolutely not planning to leave Liverpool, I can guarantee this. He is really focused on Liverpool and really happy with Arne Slot. Of course it will be an important season for him, but it’s never been a possibility for him to leave this summer and he never asked to go.”

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’Crazy’ Bajcetic saga

Nunez’s Liverpool teammate Bajcetic has also been linked with a move away from Anfield. The young Spain midfielder, who missed effectively the whole of last season due to injury, had been a loan target of Barcelona.

Romano has explained that due to the Catalans’ FFP position, no deal was possible and he will go to Red Bull Salzburg instead.

Current ETV

Stefan Bajcetic

M (C)

Liverpool

Stefan Bajcetic

M (C)

Liverpool

€4.2M

ETV Range

€3.1M - €5.2M

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“Firstly, everything was agreed for Bajcetic to move on loan to Red Bull Salzburg, but then Barcelona called and presented Liverpool with a proposal for a loan. It was a €4m loan fee, with no buy option or obligation, and Barca also called the player to try to persuade him,” Romano said.

“So, what happened? While Barcelona tried to make this deal happen, they also had big issues with Financial Fair Play, so it was an issue for them to get the green light from La Liga. They spent all day trying to find a way with La Liga, but as of now, still nothing has been approved, so the expectation of the agents of the player, and of Salzburg and of Liverpool and all parties involved, is for Bajcetic to travel tomorrow to Salzburg and complete his move there.”