Benfica issue response after Manchester United's Darwin Nunez 'offer' and other transfer rumours

04.06.2022 - 23:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Benfica have reportedly rejected Manchester United's swap deal proposal for striker Darwin Nunez.

According to Correio da Manha, United have submitted an offer to the Portuguese side which is worth approximately £89m - £64m of which would be paid up front. The deal would also see Andreas Pereira move to Benfica.

The report adds that Benfica have rejected the deal as they are holding out for an extra £8.5m. His 34 goals in the last campaign have made Nunez a top target for some of Europe's biggest clubs.

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Elsewhere, Calciomercato (via Inside Futbol) have claimed that United are looking to 'accelerate' talks with Juventus as they attempt to seal a deal for Adrien Rabiot.

Chelsea are also believed to be interested in the Juve midfielder, who has one year left on his contract. The Serie A side are reportedly willing to sell Rabiot this summer.

Erik ten Hag has reportedly offered to start talks with Rabiot's camp in the coming days to ensure a deal is completed quickly. The Italian media outlet add that United are exploring their options in case they are unable to sign Frenkie de Jong.

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