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Barcelona considers loan option for ex-Liverpool striker Nunez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:29 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Barcelona considers loan option for ex-Liverpool striker Nunez
Summary

FC Barcelona has been presented with the option to acquire Darwin Nunez on loan from Al-Hilal. Nunez, previously with Liverpool, is not performing as expected in Saudi Arabia after a significant transfer from Benfica in 2022. While Julian Alvarez is Barça’s primary target, discussions for Nunez are on hold for now. If other options fail, Nunez may become a viable addition for Barcelona's attacking lineup this season.

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  • •Nunez currently plays for Al-Hilal after leaving Liverpool.
  • •Barcelona is close to acquiring Joao Cancelo in a separate deal.
  • •Julian Alvarez is the top priority for Barcelona’s forward position.
  • •Nunez was offered to Barcelona by agent Jorge Mendes.
  • •Discussions for Nunez have not advanced yet.
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  • 9:29 AMYahoo Sports — FC Barcelona Offered Ex-Liverpool Star On Loan, Reports SPORT
What they're saying
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FC Barcelona has been offered an ex-Liverpool striker on loan this season according to reports in Catalonia and beyond.

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