Liverpool transfer target Darwin Nunez is hesitant to join Manchester United this summer as they are not in the Champions League next season and is weighing up his other options, according to The Mirror.
United and Liverpool are two of a number of clubs that are keen to sign Benfica’s 22-year-old forward. The Uruguyuan scored a remarkable 34 goals in 41 appearances for the Portuguese side across the 2021/22 campaign and has emerged as one of the most sought-after forwards in Europe ahead of the summer transfer window. His exploits included six Champions league goals and two against Liverpool in the quarter-final.
And The Mirror reports that the Uruguayan is desperate to play in the competition again next season, which is an "issue" for the Red Devils. It was reported last week that United had emerged as favourites for his signature with new boss Erik ten Hag keen to begin his rebuilding project at Old Trafford with the forward’s capture. However, after finishing sixth last term, the Dutchman’s side will only be in the Europa League next year and the latest development has given encouragement to the Reds as they look to deal with the impending departure of Sadio Mane.
