Transfer Zone: Liverpool sign Nunez and end up with Carroll, while Raphinha saga drags on

Paul Okey
12 July 2022

The latest developments on social media, including a less than favourable first impression from new Reds striker Darwin Nunez and another Raphinha update.

Darwin Nunez has been written off already.

If Nunez can’t score against Telles LCB and Bailly then he’s officially the worst signing of all time.
— ًEllis. (@EIIisV3) July 12, 2022

£100m Andy Carroll.pic.twitter.com/8c6P5tzPPL
— Billy Meredith (@MUFC1908) July 12, 2022

If only all new signings hit the ground running like Jeff Hendrick.

Jeff Hendrick has scored for Reading 109 minutes after signing for them. Is this a record? pic.twitter.com/D8gE9tp0kX
— The72 - We Love the #EFL (@_The72) July 12, 2022

Kalidou Koulibaly is on the verge of signing for Chelsea for €40million on a three-year deal. I didn't even need Google Translate for that. Thank you GCSE French (which basically only helped me with the 'pour 3 ans').

🚨🚨Kalidou Koulibaly est tout proche de signer à Chelsea !
L’international sénégalais devrait s’engager pour 3 ans.
Coût de l’opération 40 millions d’euros ! pic.twitter.com/mqMrlzx68D
— Fabrice Hawkins (@FabriceHawkins) July 12, 2022

And in our daily Raphinha update, the Leeds striker remains on the verge of a move to Barcelona.

Barcelona have already discussed easy and difficult add-ons included in Raphinha deal with Leeds. No issues, agreement in place in the morning for €58m guaranteed plus bonuses. The bid is official. 🚨🇧🇷 #FCB

Procedures to register Raphinha, key final step with Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/i6WvNRVkDq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 12, 2022

I hear Larry the Cat is a free agent. A move from Downing Street to Stamford Bridge would surely make sense. He'd certainly be used to the quick turnover of bosses.

Are we going to keep being linked with every cat and dog this transfer window? Anyways, this is an upgrade for Serge Gnabry after he’s once played for the smallest club in London. A move to Chelsea would boost his career.
— Adewale Adetona (@iSlimfit) July 12, 2022