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Premier League clubs pursue Darwin Nunez amid Barcelona's interest

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Premier League clubs pursue Darwin Nunez amid Barcelona's interest

Summary

Premier League clubs, including Newcastle, Liverpool, and Chelsea, are vying to sign Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez, as Barcelona seeks alternatives to Julian Alvarez. Barcelona is reportedly engaged in serious discussions to acquire Nunez, who could be a cost-effective option if he terminates his contract with Al-Hilal. Nunez, who previously spent time with Liverpool, is inclined to return to England. The ongoing competition for Nunez adds tension as his situation with Al-Hilal evolves.

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Status Watch

•Newcastle seeks a striker after underperforming Nick Woltemade.
•Liverpool aims to bring Nunez back to England after his tenure at Anfield.
•Chelsea may leverage Xabi Alonso's management to facilitate a transfer.
•Barcelona considers Nunez a backup if they fail to secure Alvarez.
•Nunez may leave Al-Hilal after losing his league registration.

Latest Updates

7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Premier League clubs ready to compete with Barcelona in the race to sign Uruguayan forward

What they're saying

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Barcelona are pushing hard to sign Julian Alvarez as their primary replacement for Robert Lewandowski.However, Atletico Madrid have shown a lot of resistance, which is why Barcelona are open to other ...
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