Darwin Nunez looks set to become Liverpool’s first summer acquisition ( Image: Getty Images) Liverpool could play with fire as they try to reduce the price of Benfica star Darwin Nunez, especially given their expenses. The Daily Mail reported that despite the fact that the talks with the Primeira Liga team are going smoothly for the striker, they are starting to dig their heels for the relevant costs. Football director Julian Ward has reportedly flown to Portugal to try to reduce Nunez’s price. Benfica are demanding εκατο 68m £ this summer for their striker, which could raise an extra εκατο 17m £ with extra. However, the Reds seem to think that paying 85 85 million for one of the most exciting young strikers in world football is a big challenge – but they should be aware that there are many other suitors who could meet this asking price. Mohamed Salah was “shocked” by the poor rating of the Golden Ball and admits that he wanted to be higher. Manchester United, Newcastle and Atletico Madrid have been linked with the Uruguay international in the past and may be tempted to put an offer on the table for the 22-year-old. But Jurgen Klopp’s team may not be able to leave the door open for competition to reach Benfica. It is reported that Santo Mane told the club that he wants to leave Anfield this summer, with Bayern Munich looking to acquire the Senegalese international. Liverpool are reportedly looking for a της 35million fee for the former Southampton star, although whether the Bundesliga giants will pay that fee remains to be seen as Mane’s contract expires in 2023. Santo Mane has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich ( Picture: Getty Images) AS Monaco is also considering a move for winger Takumi Minamino, according to Foot Mercato. The Japanese international has struggled in the Premier League since joining Red Bull Salzburg in 2020, starting just one league game this season. But Minamino is considered a player who can influence matches slowly and is regularly referred to the Liverpool team for cup matches, which means that his departure would leave Klopp’s team with no choice in the final third in the rotation. Of course, the young Harvey Eliot and Fabio Carvalho are waiting for their chance to shine. Liverpool ‘start scouting mission’ after Nabi Keita recommends transfer Ronaldinho selects Premier League favorite team – ‘It’s hard to pick just one’ Although Nunez’s 26 goals in 28 league appearances for Benfica this season prove that he is at a different level from the aforementioned stars and already has the experience of becoming a regular under Klopp. But if the Reds slip and fall into the last hurdle with their transfer talks, thus sacrificing the opportunity to sign Nunez, they could live to regret it as they are on the verge of losing two strikers who are of different importance at the moment in Anfield. Especially as the former coach of the players, Jose Gomez, who worked with the striker in Almeira, believes that Nunes will thrive under Klopp. He told Record: “He is an athlete of 1.90 meters and with tremendous speed. The speed he has allowed the team where he is playing to reach the opponent’s goal very easily. “Klopp likes to play looking for places in the back of the opponents’ defensive lines, which means we can say that Darwin will feel like a fish in water, because speed and quick attack are characteristics that favor.” It remains to be seen if Liverpool will continue with the move of 85 million pounds. read more Liverpool “agree” to sign Darwin Nunez from Benfica in a possible record deal read more Mohamed Salah sets out clear plan for future amid disappointing Liverpool contract talks
