Liverpool and Benfica remain £8m apart in a deal for the much sought-after Darwin Nunez as discussions continue.
The forward enjoyed a breakout season in Portugal, scoring more than 30 times, including one at Anfield, and is now very much on the radar of Europe's elite. The Reds are in pole position to sign the Uruguayan but the initial cost is holding up any potential deal.
Liverpool want to pay £60m upfront for the player whilst his current club want £68m initially with add-ons taking the deal up to £85m - a club record fee - according to The Times. Julian Ward, the new head transfer guru at Anfield, has flown out to Lisbon, as a result, to discuss the financial disparity as they look to get the original fee lowered.
