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Jurgen Klopp's dream Liverpool attacking duo set to link up at rival

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SportFootballJurgen KloppJurgen Klopp once dreamed of pairing Anthony Gordon and Darwin Nunez at Liverpool — and that attacking duo could yet be reunited, just at Barcelona instead of AnfieldJurgen Klopp's dream attacking partnership could finally materialise this summer - just not at Liverpool. During his final season at Anfield, the former Reds manager was keen to sign Anthony Gordon but Liverpool failed to convince Newcastle to sell the winger.Two years later, Gordon has secured a £70million transfer to Barcelona, creating the possibility of a fascinating revival of one of Klopp's old transfer plans.



Reports suggest the Spanish champions are also considering a move for ex-Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, who left for Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal last year.If Nunez ends up at the Camp Nou, Barcelona could assemble the attacking duo Klopp once hoped to build on Merseyside. Gordon's speed and willingness to drive forward could blend effectively with the Uruguayan's tireless movement and strength in the final third.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageWith Robert Lewandowski expected to move on this summer, Barcelona are in the market for a new leading figure in their attack. The former Liverpool striker joined Al-Hilal in a £46m transfer last summer, but his stock has declined significantly over the past year.The signing of Karim Benzema not long after Nunez arrived saw the Uruguayan slip down the hierarchy and he was eventually left out of Al-Hilal's squad for the remainder of the campaign.