Darwin Núñez is unlikely to leave Liverpool for Barcelona during the summer transfer window.

The legendary Polish forward arrived at the club in the same transfer window which saw Núñez complete an initial $81m (£64m/€75m) move to Anfield from Benfica.

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And reports had emerged in the Spanish outlet SPORT linking Núñez with a move to Barcelona, as the La Liga giant eyed him as a perfect replacement for Lewandowski in the number nine position.

However, these claims have since been played down by a different Spanish media outlet.

According to Mundo Deportivo, a move to Spain for the Liverpool star is 'unlikely' this summer and a more 'realistic' deal involving the Premier League would see former Leeds United winger Raphinha returning to England.

Tottenham Hotspur has a long-standing interest in the Brazilian and could look to entice Barcelona into a sale this summer.

He could, though, still play a major role in Arne Slot's plans at Anfield, once he takes over from Jürgen Klopp this summer.

Liverpool.com says: Naturally, Núñez will always be compared to Erling Haaland after they arrived in the same transfer window.
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