The move to sign Darwin Nunez for Liverpool is reaching an 'advanced' stage with the club reportedly having agreed a fee with Benfica to sign the Uruguayan international for £68 million + £25 million in add ons.
The deal is being widely reported in the Portuguese media, with personal terms to be agreed on a potential five year contract which could be finalised as early as this weekend. The deal in its entirety would eclipse the £75 million deal for Virgil van Dijk in 2018, making it potentially the Reds' record transfer.
Nunez scored in both legs of Liverpool's Champions League quarter final, impressing over the course of the tie as he and his Benfica side were knocked out. After the match, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said of the star: "He is good, really good. If he stays healthy, he has a big career ahead of him”.
