Robbie Fowler reveals what made Liverpool uneasy about Darwin Nunez after savaging Man Utd transfer record

Robbie Fowler claimed it’s a “guarantee” Liverpool were uneasy about one aspect of their Darwin Nunez deal, and fired shots at Man Utd over their transfer record.

The Reds are close to wrappingd up a deal to bring Nunez on board for a club-record fee. An initial payment of £64m will make its way to Benfica, though the extra £21m in add-ons could see the deal break Liverpool’s £76.1m transfer record currently held by Virgil van Dijk.

The Uruguayan hotshot is expected to sign a six-year deal and will reportedly undergo a medical on Monday.

Manchester United were known to have had plans afoot over hijacking the deal. Indeed, Man Utd were in late contact with Darwin’s agent, Jorge Mendes, though were ultimately reluctant to enter a bidding war.

According to Robbie Fowler, United’s presence in the saga will have made those at Anfield very “uneasy”.

However, the Reds legend explained why that factor could amplify Liverpool’s potential masterstroke before firing shots at United’s recent transfer record.

“With the record signing of Darwin Nunez looking all but done for Liverpool, what fascinates me is the presence of Manchester United amid the negotiations,” wrote Fowler in his column for the Mirror.

“I can guarantee the Anfield people would have been uneasy with that, as it has the potential to push up not only the price but the wages too. No agent worth his salt wouldn’t use it to get a bigger contract, let’s be clear.

“But United being there in the background – for me – highlights just why this could so easily be another masterstroke for Liverpool in the transfer market, and it’s a point that is so often overlooked in the desperation to see new faces, new signings, new excitement.”

The former striker then took aim at United