Manchester United will win the race for Darwin Nunez thanks to Edinson Cavani, West Ham fancy Liverpool’s dream Mohamed Salah successor, while Thursday’s Transfer Gossip claims Newcastle are targeting a marquee midfield signing.
MAN UTD CLOSE ON DARWIN NUNEZ DEAL
Manchester United are growing increasingly hopeful of signing Darwin Nunez this summer.
The Red Devils are building up for a major summer rebuild with Erik ten Hag all-but confirmed as their new boss. He is planning a huge overhaul of his playing squad too, with up to 11 players reportedly set to leave.
Ten Hag is looking to invest in his squad too and is also likely to make a number of key signings. Adding more steel to United’s backline is one of his priorities and it’s no shock to see a move for a Villarreal hero on the agenda.
However, United will also be looking to strengthen their attack. With Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani likely to leave, there are also question marks being raised over Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
Now one of those three, Cavani, is reportedly being charged with helping United win the race for a potential replacement in Nunez.
The Benfica hotshot has 32 goals in just 37 games to his name this season. And he furthered his repuatation by scoring in both legs of Benfica’s Champions League tie with Liverpool.
And while his side bowed out 6-4 on aggregate to Jurgen Klopp’s side, Nunez himself did himself of good with his performance.
Darwin Nunez has £67m asking price
The 22-year-old will be allowed to leave this summer if any suitor pays his £67m asking price.
As such, United, Chelsea, PSG and Arsenal are all seemingly in the race – but it’s Manchester United who lead the way.
According to 90 min, Nunez is being urged to move to Old Trafford by Uruguay teammate Cavani.
Talking up the merits of the club, Nunez is reportedly pushing for a move there above all others.
His signing would be a real coup for United too, with the player the latest off Benfica’s long…
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