Liverpool have made an official €100 million offer to steal young star, Darwin Nunez, from Manchester United, as per Fabrizio Romano. This will include €80 million upfront plus add ons of €20 million to sign the striker on a five-year deal. Benfica will decide soon.
Manchester United are also in contact with Nunez’s agent but it seems like Liverpool are the first side to make an offer that Benfica will consider.
An agreement has reportedly been reached between Benfica and Liverpool for the transfer of Darwin Nunez.
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) June 8, 2022
The reported fee is £68m + £17m in bonuses.
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Liverpool Offer €100 Million Offer to Steal Darwin Nunez From Manchester United
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