Liverpool’s Diogo Jota has praised Benfica’s Darwin Nunez during an interview, according to mais futebol.
The 22-year-old Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez has been linked to several big clubs, including the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool. The striker scored 34 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions for Benfica last season and has been valued at close to €100 million.
Diogo Jota came up against Nunez when Benfica met Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals last season. Liverpool won the first leg 3-1 and could only manage a 3-3 draw at Anfield in the second. Nunez had two good games and scored two of Benfica four goals across the tie.
Jota claimed that Nunez was a good player, and suggested the market would move for him this summer:
"I’m focused on the national team. The market will move, I have no idea what the signings could be. I had the opportunity to play against him and he’s a good player, but I can’t say anything else at the moment."
Liverpool need to make offensive signings in order to keep up with Manchester City
The past season saw Jurgen Klopp maintain his intense rivalry with Pep Guardiola. The two clubs went head to head in the EPL and City were able to pull off a victory on the final day to win the big trophy. The Citizens have now added Erling Haaland to their squad in a bumper move that is set to reap dividends in the coming years.
Klopp will know that the Reds also need to add offensive depth. They bought Luis Diaz in January which proved to be a huge success but will need to add another player in order to replace the outgoing Sadio Mane. The 30-year-old is confirmed to be on his way out and the Reds are reportedly in the market for a replacement.
Roberto Firmino’s goalscoring form has dipped in recent months and Liverpool do look short on strikers as well. Signing Nunez will not only add immediate goals and give the Reds impetus to compete for trophies next season, but will also be their response to Manchester City’s signing of Erling Haaland.
Socceress
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Liverpool get this guy for around 80 million Euros and let the rebuild session for next season begin.
mancsupporter
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Lol why would he want to join Spurs or Chelsea over Liverpool? Liverpool has created that structure already most elite players wants to play for them.
Who has said They want to play for them? Darwin is regular striker, not a false 9 like klopp play
fuedekprs
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Watch him join Spurs or Chelsea instead
Lol why would he want to join Spurs or Chelsea over Liverpool? Liverpool has created that structure already most elite players wants to play for them.
LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER
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Liverpool the real deal..City thought they were going one better with HAALAND but Klopo never goes down without a surprise for Pep
Man even though Pep has bought in Haaland, next season has to be the time we win the premier league regardless if we buy Nunez or not. I hope we start good by beating Man City to win the community shield but I would sacrifice at least one of the domestic trophies and a good run in the UCL to win at least 2 titles.
Vetabciktu
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This is why I love Jota. No matter where he goes, it’s not about being the first name on the team sheet but it’s about being in a family that competes with each to bring out the best in them. To me I see Jota could still be Jota of course but he could be Origi esque but that title shifts more to Minanino. I see Diaz LW, Nunez ST Salah RW. Damn I just came this far and forget about Firmino😭. You see I ain’t used to Liverpool having an abundance of good players that are first team quality but have to comply with sitting on the bench. We used to have Lambert, Borini, and Balotelli. Imagine those players were brought in to “replace Suarez”. Damn life was tough back😂. I’m so glad Jurgen is a red but now my eyes are watering due to my screen time and so imma go to bed😴. This has been the @LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER. He runs around with a splinter and his favourite Centre Back is Matthias Ginter🤣🤣🤣🤣. Rhyming is a art and I love it🥲
Liverpool the real deal..City thought they were going one better with HAALAND but Klopo never goes down without a surprise for Pep
mancsupporter
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Watch him join Spurs or Chelsea instead
Yoeadklor
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Talk sounding as if he's a Red already. Man United is still in the including teams across Europe
LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER
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This is why I love Jota. No matter where he goes, it’s not about being the first name on the team sheet but it’s about being in a family that competes with each to bring out the best in them. To me I see Jota could still be Jota of course but he could be Origi esque but that title shifts more to Minanino. I see Diaz LW, Nunez ST Salah RW. Damn I just came this far and forget about Firmino😭. You see I ain’t used to Liverpool having an abundance of good players that are first team quality but have to comply with sitting on the bench. We used to have Lambert, Borini, and Balotelli. Imagine those players were brought in to “replace Suarez”. Damn life was tough back😂. I’m so glad Jurgen is a red but now my eyes are watering due to my screen time and so imma go to bed😴. This has been the @LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER. He runs around with a splinter and his favourite Centre Back is Matthias Ginter🤣🤣🤣🤣. Rhyming is a art and I love it🥲
Sozbdklmnt
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The market will go bro YNWA 🔥🔥❤️