Manchester United are allegedly looking to hijack any move for Darwin Nunez as differing reports speculate about the role super-agent Jorge Mendes will play in the striker's future.
The Benfica star enjoyed a breakout season for the Portuguese side, scoring 34 times as they made it to the last eight of the Champions League. It means he is now one of the most in-demand players on the continent with several Premier League clubs keen and Atletico Madrid known admirers.
Liverpool and United are in the market for forward recruits; the Reds could potentially lose wantaway winger Sadio Mane whilst their rivals are looking to provide more firepower alongside Cristiano Ronaldo amid an Edinson Cavani-led exodus in the final third this summer.
