Welcome to Monday’s edition of Fabrizio Romano‘s exclusive column for CaughtOffside, with the latest transfer news and gossip on the big stories of the summer so far, such as Darwin Nunez’s imminent move to Liverpool, the latest on Richarlison’s future, Chelsea’s interest in a potential new signing at right-back, and another possible Newcastle raid on Ligue 1 giants Lyon…
Darwin Nunez Liverpool transfer will be official soon – and here’s why Man Utd backed out of the deal
The official announcement is a matter of days. Darwin Nunez will be in Liverpool with his agents in the next few hours to undergo medical tests and sign the contract until 2028.
The agreement between Liverpool and Benfica was reached on Saturday morning in a meeting in Lisbon, there were no problems.
Jurgen Klopp spoke to the player in person during the Champions League match of the season just ended, and then again in the last few days. As reports have claimed, there was a chat with Virgil van Dijk before those two games, but my understanding is that Klopp is the main man who made a difference in the negotiation.
As for Manchester United’s interest in Nunez, Erik ten Hag had mentioned the Uruguay international in his meetings with the Manchester United board, but he is not disappointed because he knows that spending a €100m package for the 22-year-old risked compromising the club’s strategies.
Manchester United certainly tried to sign Darwin, and they were still in contact with his agent until Friday, but they considered Nunez a €70m target, not €100m.
They will still look to sign a new striker, but a decision will also depend on who can leave the club, such as Anthony Martial.
Ajax star Antony an alternative for United?
Antony is a player appreciated by Erik ten Hag and certainly mentioned in internal conversations with the club this summer, as well as other former players of the Dutch manager – Frenkie de Jong and Jurrien Timber.
Ajax are still waiting for official offers so far, and the Brazil international has been observed by Man United scouts even before they hired Ten Hag as manager. Othr big sides in Europe are also well aware of his talent and potential.
In my opinion, even if Sancho, Rashford and Elanga are already in the club, Antony would be an excellent signing for United or anyone else: he is an incredible talent who…
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