Man Utd make stunning Darwin Nunez move after Liverpool agree

Liverpool have given the go-ahead for the sale of Darwin Nunez and a bombshell new update claims Manchester United are ready to make their move.

Nunez, 25, remains a constant source of frustration at Liverpool. The player is blessed with physical gifts and few defenders in world football can match his electric speed. But his wasted time in front of goal, poor link-up play and inability to stay inside continues to blight his Anfield career.

Diogo Jota was quickly installed as Arne Slott’s go-to man to lead the line before suffering a rib injury earlier in the season. In Jota’s absence, Nunez did little to impress and was quickly replaced by Luis Diaz at the forefront of the attack.

Nunez has shown marginal improvement in the two-and-a-half years since his £64m (rising to £85m through add-ons) arrival from Benfica, TEAMtalk has learned that the Reds are open to a sale.

Transfer insider Rudy Galetti told us on December 31 that Liverpool will cash in at the right price.

AC Milan and Atletico Madrid have both shown interest, while recent reports have put Al-Hilal in the frame amid claims of a £70m bid.

Reporter Ben Jacobs confirmed to TEAMtalk that such a bid has NOT been made. Nevertheless, Jacobs weighed in on claims that Liverpool are open to business if a bumper bid is received.

And according to a stunning new update from the Spanish outlet Fichajesbitter rivals Man Utd have plunged to the front of the queue.

They claimed that Man Urd have emerged as ‘leading candidates’ to sign the Uruguayan and pointed out that Nunez was courted by Man Utd before his move to Liverpool.

The report added: ‘At Manchester, they see him as an opportunity to strengthen their attack, especially in a context where they aim to establish themselves as contenders in both the Premier League and Europe.

“For Manchester United, the acquisition of Nunez would not only be a strategic addition, but also a symbolic blow in the transfer market.

‘Signing a player from their top rivals would be a bold move that reflects the ambition they are pursuing under Ruben Amorim’s management.

‘Furthermore, the Uruguayan’s style seems to suit the needs of the Portuguese coach, who is looking for a striker capable of combining strength, speed and efficiency in front of goal.

‘The future of the Uruguayan forward could be decided in the coming weeks, with United’s interest determining the negotiations.

‘Darwin Nunez, whose talent is undeniable, could be on the verge of starring in one of the most controversial and significant signings of recent times in English football.

“The prospect of seeing him wearing red, but at Old Trafford, promises to intensify the rivalry between the two clubs.”

Darwin Nunez to Man Utd…any truth?

The first point to highlight is the outlet in question – Fichajes – are not known to be among the more reliable outlets when it comes to transfer news.

While TEAMtalk has already confirmed that Nunez is for sale at the right price, Fichajes are the only outlet so far to claim Man Utd have any interest in signing the player in 2025.

What’s more, it is well documented that Man Utd are struggling to fund themselves without selling players first.

A potent new striker is thought to be a long-term target at Old Trafford, where Rasmus Hojlund has operated on around one goal in three so far (23 goals in 67 games) and Joshua Zirkzee has failed to impress.

However, Nunez cannot under any circumstances be classed as clinical based on his England career to date.

Of much greater need at Man Utd right now are signings for positions that did not exist under former boss Erik ten Hag.

Amorim requires specialist wing-backs to get the most out of his 3-4-3 formation. A new left wing-back – if United can free up space and money – is priority no. 1 in the January window.

Latest Liverpool, Man Utd transfer news – Alexander-Arnold, Antony, Rashford

In other news, both Marca and TBR Soccer have claimed that Trent Alexander-Arnold has made a decision about his future.

According to the report, the right-back has opted to leave Liverpool this summer and will join Real Madrid on a free transfer. The reasoning behind Alexander-Arnold’s alleged decision can be found here.

Elsewhere, Man Utd are in talks to offload Antony via the loan route, while Marcus Rashford has chosen his next club after Sir Jim Ratcliffe vetoed four exit routes.

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