Manchester United are in the market for a striker this season despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s impressive goalscoring form. The 37-year-old has just one year remaining on his contract and the club is thought to be planning ahead.
Benfica forward Darwin Nunez is one of Europe’s most attractive prospects this season and his heroics for the Portuguese side have caught the eye of several top European clubs.
United are believed to be interested in the Uruguayan but according to new reports, he has now rejected the chance to join United due to their lack of Champions League football.
That’s according to RMC, who say that United are joined by Newcastle in being interested but the forward has ‘refused’ both clubs due to his preference of playing in Europe’s biggest competition.
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As per the report, United are believed to have been ready to stump up a whopping €80m for the player but have had their plans scuppered.
SN’s verdict…
Manchester United’s disastrous Premier League season was always going to come back to bite them in the transfer market and in addition to Nunez, prospective target Frenkie de Jong is thought to share those beliefs.
United have missed out on Champions League qualification before and besides the summer of 2014, their first transfer market without Champions League football in the Premier League era, they have often struggled to attract the biggest names.
The summer of 2019 saw Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire join the club and Erik ten Hag will now be desperate to land as many of his top targets as possible.
Champions League football should not be the deciding factor. If a player has the fight to play football, then that ought to be enough – beside the rediculous wages he would be paid
I 100% agree with you
Let him off so,we don’t need another player that isn’t fully committed to the cause.
Please
Please let him go. We need prayers that will be dedicated to the club. At least we will play the UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE.
Please look for players who wants to play for the club becouse utd is previously making losses in buying players who doesn’t want to play for the club but making money
There are players who shall wish they joined the club in the next few years. At the moment they are driven by selfishness, instant glory and fame. They don’t want to grow with a team.
Look for other player.they are many young players who are willing to join Mancester United and are committed to the club.
Buy oshimen
Good Riddens! We’ve seen enough of his type! We need HEART!