Manchester United know they need a new striker this summer to ease the goalscoring burden on Cristiano Ronaldo’s shoulders. And Erik ten Hag has identified Darwin Nunez as his top transfer target, with the Benfica star shining last season. Fortunately for the Dutchman, the Red Devils have already received a helping hand from Edinson Cavani - despite the veteran being poised to leave Old Trafford behind.
Manchester United are set to lose Cavani on a free transfer.
Anthony Martial is also expected to leave, with the France international regressing alarmingly over the past two years.
And the future of Mason Greenwood remains up in the air, with the England international still suspended by the club following allegations made in January.
Now, when it comes to landing a new forward, United are firmly in the race to secure the signing of Nunez.
Few had heard of the Benfica star 12 months ago but, after netting 34 goals from 41 matches across all competition, the 22-year-old is now on track to become a household name.
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is keen on Darwin Nunez transfer deal (Image: GETTY)
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That would make him one of the costliest signings in the Red Devils’ long history.
But United are determined to back Ten Hag and are likely to bide their time as they look to haggle a fee.
Nunez’s future lies in the hands of Jorge Mendes, who also represents Cristiano Ronaldo.
And that’s something that’s worth noting given that, if Nunez arrives, Ronaldo could even end up playing second fiddle to him as he enters the twilight years of his career.
Nunez, with his 34 goals, outscored all of United’s current forwards this term.