{"id":36425,"date":"2026-06-07T20:19:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T20:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/36425\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T20:19:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T20:19:32","slug":"premier-league-clubs-ready-to-compete-with-barcelona-in-the-race-to-sign-uruguayan-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/36425\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League clubs ready to compete with Barcelona in the race to sign Uruguayan forward"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barcelona are pushing hard to sign Julian Alvarez as their primary replacement for Robert Lewandowski.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Atletico Madrid have <a href=\"https:\/\/barcauniversal.com\/barcelona-told-e100-million-is-nowhere-near-enough-for-priority-target\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">shown a lot of resistance<\/a>, which is why Barcelona are open to other alternatives in the market. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the alternative names on their radar is Darwin Nunez, and the Uruguayan\u2019s complicated situation at Al-Hilal has made him an increasingly relevant option. Bar\u00e7a. though, won\u2019t have a clear run at him.<\/p>\n<p>Premier League interest intensifies<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nunez-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Darwin Nunez, Al Hilal star\" class=\"wp-image-160573\"  \/>Premier League clubs are interested in Nunez. (Photo by Dan Istitene\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundodeportivo.com\/futbol\/fc-barcelona\/20260607\/1004192182\/darwin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mundo Deportivo<\/a>, Newcastle are actively scouring the market for a new striker after German signing Nick Woltemade failed to meet expectations, scoring just 11 goals despite costing \u20ac75 million. Nunez\u2019s profile fits precisely what they are looking for.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liverpool also remain a factor. Nunez spent three seasons at Anfield, scoring 25 goals, and his desire to return to England is well documented. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A move back to the Premier League would hold obvious appeal for the Uruguayan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chelsea present a third option. With Xabi Alonso now in charge at Stamford Bridge, a return to England could be facilitated through the new manager\u2019s contacts and vision. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joao Pedro has been Chelsea\u2019s top scorer this season, meaning Nunez\u2019s arrival would add a competitive edge and greater quality to their attacking line.<\/p>\n<p>Why Barcelona are involved<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/england-v-uruguay-international-friendly-1024x644.jpg\" alt=\"Darwin Nunez, Al Hilal star\" class=\"wp-image-201135\"  \/>Nunez is seen as an alternative for Alvarez. (Photo by Julian Finney\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nunez\u2019s name surfaced <a href=\"https:\/\/barcauniversal.com\/former-liverpool-star-emerges-as-a-shock-target-for-barcelona-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">during conversations<\/a> between agent Jorge Mendes and Al-Hilal over Joao Cancelo\u2019s permanent signing. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 26-year-old lost his Saudi league registration following Karim Benzema\u2019s arrival and is understood to have reached an agreement in principle to terminate his contract by mutual consent, making him a potentially cost-free option.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Barcelona, who need someone capable of filling the 30-goal-per-season void left by Lewandowski, Nunez represents an affordable backup plan should the Alvarez pursuit stall further.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Barcelona are pushing hard to sign Julian Alvarez as their primary replacement for Robert Lewandowski. 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