According to the Telegraph, West Ham and Newcastle are among the clubs interested in signing the Uruguay international in the January transfer window..

The report, on the other hand, says that those clubs may have missed out on the chance to sign Nunez. Manchester United and Atletico Madrid now look like the main contenders for his signature.

United are in desperate need of a striker following a terrible season, and Nunez appears to be the perfect fit. He could end up being a bargain for £60million, according to reports in the Telegraph.

Despite Benfica's 3-1 loss to Liverpool last night, the 22-year-old showed flashes of his ability, and it's evident that he has the potential to improve much more as he enters his prime years.

At Old Trafford, Nunez would almost certainly benefit from having better players around him, as he has the potential to flourish if he can link up with players like Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho.

Cristiano Ronaldo will also be 38 years old next season, and it is unlikely that he will be able to play in every game, which means Nunez may have the potential to take over as Ronaldo's long-term replacement.