Robbie Fowler runs the rule over Darwin Núñez’s move to Liverpool

Liverpool followers have been left feeling optimistic this summer time after their beloved Reds aggressively tackled the switch market when the membership spent ~£65 million on Uruguayan hitman Darwin Núñez to switch former star man Sadio Mané.

With the blockbuster deal doubtlessly reaching ~£87 million after add-ons, it might represent the most costly deal within the membership’s historical past; a notion that membership legend Robbie Fowler has labeled a ‘gamble.’

In quotes sourced by the Liverpool Echo, Fowler spoke positively in regards to the deal regardless of the second of pause surrounding what the previous Benfica star would deliver to the desk at Anfield within the upcoming 2022-23 Premier League season.

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“From a Liverpool perspective, they’ve gone on the market to spend cash. They’ve misplaced a participant, Sadio Mane, which is disappointing. They received cash for him, in order that they’ve acquired extra money than they’ve spent 5 [or] six years in the past. Most likely good enterprise for the membership.”

“Let’s be trustworthy, it most likely is a little bit of a big gamble. Any participant going into any membership is a little bit of a big gamble. It’s a gamble I’m very happy to take.”

“I believe when Liverpool is signing gamers, the indicators and the infrastructure about these gamers, I believe it’s relentless. I believe what they do, how they give the impression of being into the participant; how his mindset is, how his household life is, and the way his life exterior of soccer is, it’s all considered.”

LISBON, PORTUGAL – APRIL 05: Darwin Núñez of S.L. Benfica celebrates after scoring their aspect’s first objective through the UEFA Champions League Quarter Closing Leg One match between SL Benfica and Liverpool FC at Estadio da Luz on April 05, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photograph by Carlos Rodrigues – UEFA/UEFA through Getty Photographs)

Fowler additionally posed the notion that the brand new Liverpool frontman might be below way more stress than fellow Premier League new boy Erling Haaland, as the 2 are set to be hotly-tipped to go toe-to-toe for the Golden Boot this season.

“I do know Manchester Metropolis is pondering precisely the identical factor with Erling Haaland. I hope Nunez does [better than Haaland] in all equity. However I believe he’s extra of a big gamble for Liverpool versus Haaland for Manchester Metropolis.”

“No matter Haaland being at Metropolis, I believe they nonetheless produce other gamers who can rating targets. As a lot as they’re most likely comparable gamers, the groups are completely totally different.”

Given the affect that Mané delivered to the desk throughout his unbelievable spell at Anfield, Núnez definitely could have massive footwear to fill transferring ahead.

However the Uruguayan can financial institution on a unbelievable objective file through the 2021-22 Liga Portugal season, smashing 26-goals in simply 28-appearances.

With Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah both aspect of him, and the likes of Thiago pulling the strings from midfield, Núñez ought to take no time in any respect to have the Kop rocking.

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This text was edited by
Conor Laird.