Erling Haaland v Darwin Nunez - a breakdown of their stats as Liverpool and Manchester City make big moves in the market

Manchester City and Liverpool have both signalled their intent for the 2022-23 season with moves for two of the hottest young forwards in world football. Pep Guardiola’s champions confirmed the signing of Borussia Dortmund’s Norway striker, Erling Haaland on Monday morning while the Merseysiders have agreed a deal for Benfica’s Darwin Nunez. Ad/> But how do the hit men compare? Transfers'I want to score goals and win trophies’ – Man City confirm Haaland transfer3 HOURS AGO We took a closer look at the stats to see what they could bring to the Premier League title race next season.

Darwin Nunez: Liverpool agree £85m move for Benfica forward 'I want to score goals, win trophies and improve as a footballer' — Haaland completes City transfer Transfer live: All the latest gossip from across Europe GOALS, GOALS, GOALS Nunez netted 48 goals in 85 appearances during his two seasons at Benfica. The 22-year-old forward was particularly impressive last term as he notched 34 in 41 outings. /> The 21-year-old Haaland has been even more prolific having plundered 86 goals in 89 matches for Dortmund in just one and a half season in the Bundesliga.

In total the former Molde and RB Salzburg hitman has clocked up 92 league goals in 121 appearances in club football. /> CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Nunez scored six times in 10 appearances in his maiden adventure in the Champions League in 2021-22, including two against Liverpool in Benfica’s Last 16 defeat to the eventual finalists. Jurgen Klopp waxed lyrical about Nunez ahead of the second leg at Anfield, saying: «Extremely good looking boy, huh? And a decent player as well.

Really good. I knew before, of course, but he played pretty much in front of me with his tough battles with Ibrahima Konate. />