Barcelona is looking to strengthen their centre-forward position before the transfer window closes.
The club’s preferred target remains Argentine Julian Alvarez, but difficult negotiations with Atlético Madrid have led Barcelona to explore other options.
Among the considered alternatives was Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez, currently playing for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal. He was seen as a more affordable choice compared to other top forwards on the market.
However, recent updates suggest that a transfer of Nunez to Barcelona this summer faces significant hurdles due to tax residency and legal issues stemming from his current stay in Saudi Arabia.
This complication is unrelated to his sporting profile or transfer fee, but rather to the financial and regulatory challenges tied to his Saudi tax residence.
Nunez has been out of competitive action in the Saudi Pro League since January because of foreign-player registration rules, adding uncertainty to his future.
These circumstances sparked transfer rumors, with Barcelona among the clubs linked to him.
Despite that, current reports indicate that the tax implications effectively rule out a move to Barcelona this summer.
Barcelona will likely continue searching for alternatives to reinforce the attack if securing Julian Alvarez proves difficult.
