Incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is reportedly counting on Benfica star Darwin Nunez to lead the club’s attack next season.

The Uruguay international has been in sensational form for the Portuguese giants this term, notching 34 goals in all competitions, and that has led to plenty of speculation over his future.

The prolific frontman will not come cheap, however, with Benfica wanting around £85million for his services.

That sort of fee would come close to smashing United’s transfer record. However, the fact that Nunez has scored more goals than Marcus Rashford, Edinson Cavani, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial combined this season seemingly makes him worth the money in the current striker market.

Nunez has all the attributes to succeed as a Premier League striker at a top club, as Liverpool found out in the Champions League.

He has decent pace, is strong in the air and is a lethal finisher. They are all characteristics shared by Ronaldo, but Nunez is 15 years his junior and United could miss out of one of the best young strikers in world football if they let him slip through the net.