Football rumours: Barcelona target Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez

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Barcelona have launched a surprise bid for the Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez as they consider the 24-year-old a worthy replacement for Robert Lewandowski, according to The Sun. Nunez has scored 11 goals with eight assists for Liverpool in the Premier League this season.

Chelsea have stepped up their interest in the £65m Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder George Sudakov, according to the Daily Mail. Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool are also keen on the 21-year-old Ukraine international.

Viktor GyokersThe 25-year-old is yet to confirm his future at Sporting Lisbon as Arsenal look to bring him to the club in the summer, reports the Standard.

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Victor Osimhen: Chelsea are tracking the Napoli striker but will have to dig deep as the 25-year-old has a £100m release clause, say Sky Italia.

Ivan Toney: West Ham and Tottenham have emerged as frontrunners in the race to sign the 28-year-old striker from Brentford, reports Football Transfers. Clubs are believed to be ready to offer around £50million for his signature.