Julian Ward hopes to land the Uruguay forward for about £8 million less than Benfica’s present valuation
Benfica want £68 million up front for the striker
Benfica want £68 million up front for the striker
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Paul Joyce, Northern Football Correspondent
Saturday June 11 2022, 6.00pm, The Sunday Times
Liverpool’s director of football is in Portugal to try to persuade Benfica to lower their up-front asking price for Darwin Núñez to nearer £60 million.
Julian Ward’s determination to oversee a breakthrough in a deal for the Uruguay striker is such that he is now conducting face-to-face discussions with Benfica’s key decision-makers, Rui Pedro Braz and Rui Costa.
Benfica are seeking £68 million plus add-ons, which would take the total valuation of Núñez up to £85 million (about €100 million).
Liverpool will not meet that £68 million figure and negotiations are centred on persuading the Portuguese club to lower their valuation of the 22-year-old.
The Anfield club also want to ensure bonuses for Benfica are linked to future player and team achievements.
As it stands,
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