Nelson Verissimo is hopeful Benfica can get close to the astronomical fee paid for Joao Felix when Manchester United target Darwin Nunez ultimately leaves the club.
Nunez brought his tally for the season up to 31 in all competitions on Saturday, plundering a hat-trick as Benfica beat Belenenses 3-1. It’s the kind of form which has piqued the interest from club’s across Europe, including the Premier League.
The Uruguayan international also found the net during his side’s Champions League clash against Liverpool in midweek, with the Portuguese giants ultimately losing out 3-1. According to the Daily Express, United and Arsenal scouts were in Lisbon to watch the quarter-final clash and the race to sign Nunez promises to be a hotly contested one.
