United “main candidates” to sign Liverpool star, would be one of the most outrageous transfers in club’s history – report

Manchester United are pursuing a move for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, as per reports in Spain.

United’s struggles in the final third have proven to be a serious headache for the new manager Ruben Amorim, who has had to deal with both on and off-the-pitch issues related to his forwards.

Marcus Rashford hasn’t featured for the Red Devils since mid-December owing to concerns over his off-field antics. Alejandro Garnacho was also dropped by Amorim ahead of the Manchester derby last month after the manager was left unimpressed with his work in training.

Meanwhile, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have been underwhelming, to say the least, whenever they have been handed minutes by the Portuguese.

The attacking crisis has led to United being linked with a number of forwards, including Bryan Mbeumo. Now, a very surprising name has been added to United’s supposed wish list.

According to Fichajes, United are emerging as the “main candidates” to sign Nunez, who is nearing the end of his time at Anfield.

The Uruguayan was on United’s radar when he was impressing in Portugal with Benfica. However, Jurgen Klopp lured him to Merseyside in 2022.

Under the new manager Arne Slot, the 25-year-old has fallen down the pecking order, managing just seven Premier League starts this season.

The Spanish outlet claim that the Mancunians see him as an opportunity to reinforce their attack.

His physicality and ability to run in behind the backline is supposedly considered ideal for Amorim’s setup, which demands strength and speed from its number nine.

The report adds that Nunez “could be on the verge of being the protagonist of one of the most controversial and significant signings in recent times in English football.”

Considering the last player to transfer between Liverpool and Manchester United was Phil Chisnall in 1964, Nunez swapping Anfield for Old Trafford would undoubtedly be “controversial”. However, at this point, it is best to take the claim with a pinch of salt.