LIVERPOOL have agreed personal terms with Benfica star Darwin Nunez… but Manchester United want to hijack their deal.
The Reds are understood to have offered around £86million for the forward.
Darwin Nunez is set to leave Benfica
Jurgen Klopp’s side are keen to move proactively for a forward amid Sadio Mane’s likely departure.
Despite a deal being in place with Benfica, the Reds may yet face late competition.
As SunSport told you last night, Man United are keen to sign the forward this summer, despite his preference for Liverpool.
Reports in Portugal today suggest that the Reds are on the verge of completing an £86m move for the highly-rated striker.
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But according to Portuguese reporter Pedro Sepulveda, United aren’t ready to give up on signing the Uruguayan.
Sepulveda told Sky Sports earlier today that Red Devils chiefs are set to meet with Nunez’s agent Jorge Mendes.
He claims that United will try and find a way to complete a deal for the Benfica star under Liverpool’s noses.
The report adds, however, that the player himself has his heart set on the Reds and is already thinking about playing at Anfield.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein claims that Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Nunez.
He adds that negotiations remain ongoing between the two clubs regarding the structure of the transfer.
Liverpool are hoping to raise funds for Nunez by selling Mane for at least £43m.
The Reds have so far turned down two bids from Bayern Munich for the 30-year-old with the latest worth an initial £23.5m plus a potential further £6.5m in add-ons.
Liverpool announced the departures of seven players today, including forward Divock Origi.
The Belgian is expected to join AC Milan on a free transfer.
