Frustrated Rio Ferdinand lauds new Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, referencing Virgil van Dijk claim

Rio Ferdinand is seemingly frustrated Manchester United didn’t sign Darwin Nunez ahead of Liverpool, saying he is ‘a top signing for Liverpool, unfortunately’.

Manchester United were reportedly looking at Nunez as a potential long-term successor to Cristiano Ronaldo up front. But it was Liverpool who won the race for the striker, agreeing a deal with Benfica on Monday.

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The transfer went through the following day, with Nunez set to become their record signing.

The Reds have forked out an initial £64million to bring the 22-year-old to the Premier League. But add-ons could take it to £85.3m, surpassing the £75m deal for Virgil van Dijk.

Nunez will wear the number 27 shirt at Anfield and has penned a long-term contract with the Reds, which is thought to last six years.

Nunez came up against Liverpool and Van Dijk in last season’s Champions League quarter-final. He scored in both legs but Liverpool went through with a 6-4 aggregate victory.

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