Benfica star Darwin Nunez has confirmed he will be changing his agent amid continued speculation over a move to the Premier League this summer.
Liverpool are one of a number of English outfits to have been linked with the striker, who has emerged as an exceptional goalscoring talent. Nunez is also said to have attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, West Ham United and Newcastle United.
The 22-year-old has excelled in the Portuguese top flight this term, with 21 goals from 23 appearances. Nunez also has five goals in the Champions League, one of which came on Tuesday in the 3-1 loss to Liverpool in Lisbon.
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The Uruguayan's continued excellence now appears set to yield a lucrative move and he confirmed on Thursday in a statement on his Twitter account that he would be switching representation.
"I want to clarify that I will not renew my contract with my representative Edgardo Lasalvia," he said. "I also want to clarify that neither my family nor I have received any threats and we are fine."
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Nunez will now likely sign with "a new representative close to Jorge Mendes." Mendes currently represents a number of the biggest stars in world football, including Cristiano Ronaldo.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp described Nunez as a "good striker" and a "top, top boy" ahead of the Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash with Benfica. In light of this most recent news, there will be plenty at Anfield who will have close eye on the Uruguay international in Wednesday's return fixture.
