Rio Ferdinand makes Darwin Nunez Liverpool prediction after Rasmus Hojlund Man United deal

Rio Ferdinand believes Darwin Nunez will be a "different player" for Liverpool this season having found his feet in the Premier League.

The Uruguayan forward endured a mixed first season at Anfield, showing glimpses of quality while struggling to find form on other occasions

Following Liverpool's lead in recruiting a forward with the potential to be a long-term success, Ferdinand's former club Manchester United recently moved to agree a £72m package deal for Rasmus Hojlund

Ferdinand is expecting the youngster to follow a similar path to Nunez on the back of his big move.

Ferdinand

“The first thing you’ve got to look at is there’s huge potential,"

"Anyone who has seen him play will see there are attributes there that you would like. He’s suited to the Premier League.

"I think the price tag is out of his hands. I look at it a bit like Darwin Nunez from Liverpool. Last season was his adjusting season. He’s a young striker coming to the league and everything about him fits the Premier League perfectly, but it didn’t go as well as he would have liked. But I think, this season, we’ll see a different player for Liverpool.

"I wouldn’t be surprised if that happens with Hojlund, although I’d like him to have a better season than that. He may well do, but it will take time to adjust. The attributes are there, but you’re going to be paying big.”