Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Benfica forward Darwin Nunez this summer. The club’s technical director Edu, is believed to have spoken with the 22-year-old's agent, however, the Uruguayan has also been linked with moves to a number of clubs including Newcastle, Tottenham and Liverpool.
The Gunners are keen to add to their attacking options in the upcoming transfer window after failing to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following his move to Barcelona in January. Meanwhile, Alexandre Lacazette will leave the club on a free transfer when his contract expires on June 30.
Nunez is one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe after plundering 34 goals in 41 games for Benfica and is widely expected to leave the Portuguese giants this summer. According to Italian football journalist Gianluca di Marzio the Uruguay international was close to joining Barcelona before he arrived at Estadio da Luz, and will join a Premier League club in the upcoming transfer window.
