Many outlets had reported that the two clubs had agreed on an £85million transfer fee with £68million paid upfront and £17million in bonuses. Personal terms were also reported to have been agreed with Nunez set to sign a five-year deal at Anfield. According to Joyce, the two clubs remain £8million apart in their valuation of the 22-year-old, and Liverpool sporting director Julian Ward has now flown to Portugal for further discussions with the Primeira Liga club to try and get the deal done. The report claims Ward will try and convince Benfica to reduce the upfront payment from £68million to £60million and also link the bonuses to individual and team success rather than appearances.

Source: The Times June 11, 2022 18:17 UTC