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DARWIN NUNEZ has informed Benfica he prefers to join Liverpool over Manchester United, reports suggest.
That is according to , who claim Nunez has been pushing for a move to Anfield “as soon as possible”.
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In fact, the striker would like to seal a deal with the Reds by the end of the week, if that is possible.
The Merseysiders are discussing a deal worth £80million, including add-ons, with the Lisbon giants.
A report from even claims that an agreement between the two clubs is "practically sealed" and the deal could actually reach a whopping £85m.
Negotiations are moving fast as Liverpool have also offered the Uruguay international a lucrative long-term deal and he has "already said yes" to manager Jurgen Klopp.
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The 22-year-old is seen as a potential replacement for Sadio Mane, whose contract runs out next year and is unlikely to extend amid intense interest from Bayern Munich.
The FA Cup holders would like to secure Nunez before giving the green light for Mane to join Bayern.
The forward has also been linked with rivals United, who are looking to add some firepower after enduring their worst ever Premier League season.
The Uruguayan enjoyed a stunning season with Benfica in the Primeira Liga and the Champions League.
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The centre-forward amassed a whopping total of 34 goals and four assists in 41 appearances.
Nunez joined the Portuguese outfit from Almeria in 2020, just a year after his move to Spain from Penarol.
Then versatile attacker has since registered 47 goals and 16 assists in 84 appearances across all competitions for Benfica.
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