Barcelona line up Nunez transfer with questions over Liverpool star's future

Barcelona are ready to pounce in a potential summer of upheaval for Liverpool by moving for Darwin Nunez, it has been claimed.

Liverpool are set for some big changes behind the scenes over the coming months, with Richard Hughes on his way as sporting director and transfer guru Michael Edwards returning to Anfield. There will be a big change in the dugout, too, with Arne Slot poised to take over from Jurgen Klopp.

The Reds will have some big decisions to make over a number of stars. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold will all be entering the final year of their deals, with questions over whether to cash in or attempt to agree extensions.

Nunez, who joined from Benfica in 2022, hasn't been on as many people's lips as a potential summer departure. However, Barcelona could capitalise on uncertainty on Merseyside - especially if they offload top scorer Robert Lewandowski in the coming months.

According to The Sun, Nunez has been lined up as Barcelona look to offload high earners and rebuild their squad. One of those who could be sacrificed is Lewandowski, despite the former Bayern Munich striker indicating he doesn't feel ready to stop playing at the highest level.

"Saying goodbye [to Barcelona ] is definitely out of the question for me [this summer]," Lewandowski told SportBILD (via Goal ) in April. "I feel physically good again now. I had physical problems in the first half of the season. Things got better in 2024.

"As long as I continue to feel as good as I do now and notice in training that no one is outrunning me, I want to keep playing," he added. "As of today, I say: This will continue for at least two more years. Only when I notice that I am no longer physically at top level and am in pain would I