Manchester United now ‘favourites’ to land 21-goal striker – Deal could be done for €60m
Rumors linking Darwin Nez to Manchester United are no longer limited to the English and Portuguese press.
It’s now time for Uruguayan media to claim that the Red Devils are seriously interested in signing the Benfica star.
According to Traspasos, United has emerged as the ‘favorites’ to sign Nez during the summer transfer window.
Manchester United is reportedly looking for a center-forward to replace Edinson Cavani in the squad, and the Benfica star seems to be the chosen one.’
Despite the fact that the story does not specify how far the negotiations have progressed, it is said that the purchase might be completed for roughly €60 million.
Nez is enjoying a fantastic season for Benfica, with 21 goals and two assists in 26 appearances, and he has a €150 million release clause, which means the Eagles have a wide margin to negotiate with.
According to recent sources from Portugal, Manchester United scouted the striker over the weekend, and the Lisbon club would demand at least €50 million for his departure.
