Manchester United need to finish in the top four if they want to secure the signature of exciting young striker Darwin Núñez.
The Telegraph claims that the 22-year-old will leave Benfica, Portugal in the summer, but will only move to the Champions League football club.
With an incredible 26 goals in 33 games in all tournaments this season, Nunez has become one of the most popular players in the world and has already led to the transition to the Premier League.
Newcastle United and West Ham United showed great interest in January, but Brighton and Hove Albion tried to buy Uruguay last summer but failed.
Atlético Madrid currently likes to sign Nunez, which costs at least £ 60m, but will move to Old Trafford instead if Manchester United will play in the Champions League next season. You may be able to convince the striker to do so. With Edinson Cavani leaving and the future of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford still uncertain, he is expected to be at the forefront.
Red Devil’s is currently sixth on the table, four points behind Arsenal. Arsenal are also linked to Nunez, despite playing more games.
Following the exit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyan and the uncertainty over the expiration of the contract between Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah, the Gunners are also looking for a new striker, so if Mikel Arteta decides, Champions League football Chasing Nunez will definitely help to return to.
Tottenham Hotspur is still in the race, so I’m not sure which side will be in the top four, but if I’m going to sign a striker, I’d like to sell Starman to Benfica right away. It is reported that there is. window.
Meanwhile, fans will have the opportunity to see what Nunez is doing against the Premier League match as Benfica faces Liverpool in the Champions League quarterfinals next week.
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