Darwin Núñez headed to Barcelona?

There’s a buzz around Barcelona about a potential new striker, and it has to do with a friendly Instagram post. Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo, who plays for Barcelona, recently shared a photo with Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez. Now, this has fans and pundits alike wondering if Nunez might be on his way to the Camp Nou.

Why the speculation? Well, a few things are lining up. Firstly, Barcelona are reportedly looking to replace Robert Lewandowski, whose form has dipped a bit lately. Secondly, things haven’t been all sunshine and roses for Núñez at Liverpool. Their Premier League title challenge has fizzled out, and there have been reports of tension at the club.

Nunez himself hasn’t exactly set the world alight in recent weeks. Despite a decent season overall, he’s found himself on the bench and hasn’t quite been at his best. Things got a bit heated when he took all the Liverpool photos off his Instagram after some online abuse from fans. The only pictures that remain are those of him playing for Uruguay and his former club Benfica.

Now, it’s important to note that nothing is set in stone regarding Lewandowski’s future or a potential move for Nunez. But the fact that Araujo (who’s staying put for now) is good mates with Nunez could definitely be a factor. There’s another interesting connection too – Nunez met his wife in Almeria while playing there, and she happens to be the ex-wife of former Barcelona player Aleix Vidal!