Manchester United have been linked with a move for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez this summer. With Cristiano Ronaldo only having one year left on his contract, the club needed reinforcements in that area, however it seems United may have been beaten in the race for the Uruguayan striker.
The Manchester Evening News understands that although United were interested in Nunez, they're reluctant to get drawn into a transfer battle with Liverpool for the striker. And, it seems that the Anfield club are making strides towards the signing.
According to multiple news outlets Liverpool are willing to break their transfer record for Nunez and could offer a deal that would see them spend £86m total on the player. And of course, the player wants to play in the Champions League next season, something that United can not offer.
