Jorge Mendes is set to play a key role in the future of Darwin Nunez Manchester United reportedly want to steal any move for Darwin Nunez, as different reports speculate on the role that super agent Jorge Mendes will play in the future of the striker. The Benfica star enjoyed a clear season for the Portuguese team, scoring 34 times as he qualified for the last eight of the Champions League. This means that he is now one of the most sought after players on the continent with several Premier League clubs and well-known Atletico Madrid fans. Liverpool and United are in the market for aggressive signings. The Reds could potentially lose the unfortunate winger Sadio Mane as their opponents try to offer more firepower to Cristiano Ronaldo amid an escape under Edinson Cavani in the final third this summer. Liverpool warn Jürgen Klopp can’t stop after Darwin Nunes’s transfer record shattered Nunez, wise about his future prospects, changed his agenda, leaving his Uruguayan spokesman Edgardo Lasalvia to join Mendes, who also manages the future of Ronaldo and many other big names. SIC Noticias reports that the influential figure is in his hometown, Portugal, as he tries to persuade Nunez to move to Old Trafford. However, other sources have since dismissed it as false. The 22-year-old is worried that he will go to Manchester after his failure to qualify for the Champions League. A tough season saw the Red Devils finish in sixth place, which means they will play in the Europa League next season. This is an advantage that Liverpool has over United. Mirror Football understands that no official offer has been made for Benfica striker Jürgen Klopp yet, but talks are open as they try to investigate the structure of a deal that will see the Reds pay a record amount. Any move for Nunez is likely to see Liverpool pay between-83-85 million when the additions are taken into account. The Benfica forward scored at Anfield last season ( Picture: Getty Images) Tell us your opinion! Will Nunez end up at United or Liverpool? Let us know in the comments! Benfica had paid a price of 100 million euros to one of the most sought after in Europe, but Liverpool has made it clear that it will not pay this amount in advance. While Manet’s future could still accelerate things, Bayern have said they will return with a better offer. Their latest bid led to an initial 23 23.5m bid in a 30 30m deal. The ,5 6.5million addition included bold clauses that would require the Senegalese striker to win the Ballon d’Or on three occasions, while Bayern would also need to win awards at home and in Europe. Manet recently said of his future: “I respect the fans and the team, but 60 to 70 percent of Senegalese want me to leave Liverpool? I will do whatever they want.” He later clarified his comments, saying: “I spoke yesterday jokingly with a bit of humor and it was everywhere. I think we will stop there. Liverpool is a club I respect very much. The fans have adopted me from day one. As for the future, I will let’s see “. read more Jesse Lingard’s aristocratic gesture as he joins Las Vegas stag party fans read more Liverpool announce seven players are leaving the club, including Reds hero Divock Origi
