A 'familiar face' returns to the FC Barcelona orbit to strengthen the attack

Darwin Núñez may have limited time left at Liverpool. Following the departure of Jurgen Klopp and the subsequent arrival of Arne Slot to the 'reds' bench, the Uruguayan has seen his role in the first team become secondary, being surpassed by players like Diogo Jota and even Luis Díaz, who despite being a left winger by nature, has been used by his coach as a center forward on several occasions.

The performance of the 25-year-old Uruguayan is starting to raise concerns at Anfield Road, where they continue to await the breakthrough of a player for whom they paid 85 million euros to Benfica in the summer of 2022. This season, the player has recorded just 6 goals and 5 assists in 1,710 minutes played across 35 matches, statistics that fall short for a forward from one of the best teams of the season.

For this reason, the red side of Merseyside is beginning to envision a future without Darwin in their ranks, being willing to open the exit door for him once the season concludes. In this regard, journalist Enzo Oliveira has reported that in LaLiga EA Sports, both Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona have started to closely monitor Núñez's situation.

Barça sets its sights on Darwin Núñez again

In the Catalan city, they are searching for a medium to long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski. The Polish player's contract expires in June 2026, and although the Catalans intend to offer him an extension until 2027, the reality is that the forward's 36 years compel them to plan for a future without the player in their ranks. 

Top-level names like Alexander Isak or Viktor Gyökeres are at the top of the priority list for the blue and garnet entity, where they are also keeping an eye on more financially accessible options like Dusan Vlahovic or Núñez himself. Despite being valued at 65 million euros by 'Transfermarkt', Liverpool could accept a lower figure to cash in and take on a player who fits into Slot's system.

For its part, Barça will not lose sight of Núñez in the coming months, as he is a player that the management highly appreciates and who has already been on their radar in the past. The Catalans considered signing him during his time at Almería, but the player chose to sign with Benfica. In Lisbon, the Catalans also had him on their list of potential signings, but the player's path diverged to Merseyside. Now, his name is once again hovering over Spotify Camp Nou. Will the third time be the charm?