FC Barcelona Rubs Its Hands: Liverpool's Crisis Makes Two Signings Possible

The Liverpool had a week to forget. The team led by Arne Slot, who were presented as the big favorites to lift the 'Orejona' in Munich after finishing the league phase as leaders of the standings, were eliminated from the Champions League in the round of 16 by Paris Saint-Germain, who not only defeated them in the return match at Anfield Road but also buried them in the penalty shootout.

To make matters worse, the 'reds' seemed to have a 'golden' opportunity to redeem themselves and make a statement in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle, but the team led by Eddie Howe delivered the upset of the day and became champions of the tournament after defeating them 1-2, delivering another blow to a 'scouser' team that, just weeks ago, seemed invincible.

This debacle has raised alarms in the sports management, where they are already preparing to revolutionize the squad for the next season. The club's hierarchy hopes to make a splash in the transfer market, and names like Julián Álvarez and Alexander Isak are already hovering over Merseyside. However, to undertake a significant operation like those of the two forwards, the British will need to raise funds through several exits, and two clear candidates have already been identified.

Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez on the way out of Liverpool

According to Fabrizio Romano, the chances of Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez leaving Anfield Road once the current season ends are considerably high. The team's coach has not found a place for them in his system and hopes to let them go to bring in a couple of reinforcements that do fit his scheme. This situation could be taken advantage of by FC Barcelona, which is closely monitoring both players.

The name of the Colombian is at the top of the priority list for the Catalan club. The 'Guajiro' seems to have won the 'casting' of wingers in the sports management and would have every chance of being the star signing for the team next season, as he perfectly fits the profile they are looking for in the Catalan capital to strengthen the attack in the summer.

'Lucho', moreover, would see his arrival at Spotify Camp Nou very favorably, while Deco, the club's sports director, has already had several informal contacts with his entourage to make his intentions clear. From the offices of Spotify Camp Nou, they are working on formulas to generate the necessary financial 'fair play' to undertake an operation that ranges between €70 and €75 million, although its cost could be reduced due to Liverpool's need to part with the South American.

Núñez, an alternative for Barça's attack

Liverpool's elimination from the UEFA Champions League seemed to be the final sentence for Darwin Núñez with the 'reds'. The Uruguayan missed the second penalty in the shootout against PSG, having come on for Diogo Jota in the second half. The save by Gianluigi Donnarumma was yet another failure in a forgettable season for the Uruguayan, who, despite having a contract until 2028, knows he will not count for Arne Slot next season.

In this sense, various rumors point to Barça as a possible destination for the 'charrúa' forward next season. The 25-year-old player, aware of his situation within the club, has already expressed to his agent his desire to change scenery next summer, even lowering his salary if necessary to facilitate his arrival at a 'top' team.

Although, for now, there is no approach between the parties, Jorge Mendes will act as an intermediary and will try to put Darwin's possible signing on the table in the coming weeks, once the Catalans finalize the renewal of Lamine Yamal. Liverpool could even accept a loan to get rid of the forward if, by the end of July, no interesting offer comes in for the Uruguayan international, so his name will be one to watch closely in the coming months.