‘Nunez to Manchester United or Arsenal?’ – Fans divided over potential transfer of Benfica star
Manchester United and Arsenal fans have taken to social media to urge their teams to go for the services of Benfica star Darwin Nunez.
The 22-year-old Uruguayan international has been in great form for the Eagles so far in this campaign where he has managed 31 goals from 36 games in all competitions. Last Tuesday, he scored against Liverpool in the Champions League as the Portuguese side went down 3-1.
He followed his goal against the Reds with a hat-trick as Benfica defeated Belenenses SAD 3-1 in a Primeira Liga fixture at Estadio da Luz on Saturday. His superb display has caught the eyes of many top European clubs among them Manchester United, Arsenal, West Ham United, and Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain.
With reports emerging Nunez will leave Benfica in the summer, Arsenal fans have prevailed upon the top brass to go for his services as a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who left to sign for Barcelona, and Alexandre Lacazette, who could likely leave when his contract comes to an end.
Meanwhile, Manchester United fans have also asked their management to sign the 22-year-old, insisting he can be a good replacement for Edinson Cavani. Below is how Manchester United fans reacted on Twitter to the news Benfica are willing to sell Nunez.
After extensive scouting on YouTube, I think Darwin Nunez would be the best available option for us.
— UNCLE MIKE (@Smokeybenz) April 11, 2022
What I’ve seen of Darwin Núñez; he comes across as a big/powerful, aggressive, hardworking forward. Not as ‘clean’ with the ball, as say Haaland. A rough diamond if you will. Reminds me somewhat of a young Cavani (in certain respects).
— #WelcomeErik 🔰 (@ManUtdMaverick) April 11, 2022
An interesting one 🤔. #MUFC
@ManUtd Get Darwin Nunez this summer! He’s the next Cavani 🇺🇾
— Trenton Weeks (@trenton_weeks12) April 12, 2022
@ManUtd Need to strengthen the Squad for Erik Ten Hag for the rebuild project.
— Sheikh Zayed (@NiiSheikhZayed) April 12, 2022
RIght Back
Center Back - Jurien Timber
Defensive midfielder - Aurélien Tchouaméni
Striker - Darwin Nunez
Am sure ETH will promote Garner,Fernandez,Garnacho,Laird
Darwin Nunez to United or Arsenal?
— Minion Shakes 🇳🇬 (@MekusOsuagwu) April 11, 2022
🤔
I’ve seen enough Darwin Nuñez to Man United>>>>>>>>
— 🦍 (@MRBYK99) April 11, 2022
Darwin Nunez passed the Liverpool test wouldn’t mind him at utd 🌚
— Awwal (@Awwalbello6) April 11, 2022
Darwin Nunez is the kind of transfer that makes so much sense.
— Lola Podengo (@LPodengo) April 11, 2022
Oozes quality, 22 years old, realistic and affordable release price.
Which is why I fully expect another club to beat us to his signature.
I’d love to be proven wrong.#MUFC
United should do everything to bring in Darwin Nunez and Christian Nkunku
— RP 🐐 (@RonaIdoProp) April 11, 2022
AM : Dominik Szoboszlai
— Gotta Put Your Heart On The Line🇹🇭🇩🇪🇳🇴🇺🇦 (@LE_Stryssen) April 11, 2022
DM : Ruben Neves
RB : Rasmus Kristensen
FW : Darwin Nunez
Some united fans don't want Darwin Nunez cost because he cost
— Zidane_realist🇯🇲 (@RealistZidane) April 11, 2022
€80 million lol which is nothing to Man United
He's a good striker that's going to get better and people are acting like the board can't spend more money on other targets Wtf
Ralf Ragnick ST options for #mufc 🔴
— Otegbade Azeez (@_callmehazy) April 11, 2022
Darwin Nunez
Christopher Nkunku
Danjuma
I was told Ralf is a big fan of Declan Rice and has given the green light #mufc #manutd
In the same breath, a section of Arsenal fans feel signing Nunez will be good for the North London club alongside Nigeria and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen and Mali international Yves Bissouma of Brighton & Hove Albion.
Spending €80m on @Darwinn99 won't be a gamble @Arsenal .. considering the fact that he's young elite clinical very agile and has a decent feet with the ball.. let's go all out for this dude..
— Lloyd Austine (@LloydAustine28) April 11, 2022
@Arsenal Hello Arsenal management, keep Mikel Arteta and Edu for the job and buy the best players in Darwin Nunez,Yves Bissouma and Bruno Neves from wolves. However, you may need to act swiftly and to beat all other clubs that may put up stiff competitions for those players.
— Eriat (@ebinua) April 12, 2022
@Arsenal Hello Arsenal management, keep Mikel Arteta and Edu for the job and buy the best players in Darwin Nunez,Yves Bissouma and Bruno Neves from wolves. However, you may need to act swiftly and to beat all other clubs that may put up stiff competitions for those players.
— Eriat (@ebinua) April 12, 2022
@Arsenal Arsenal management here are the players i feel will add steal to out team.
— Eriat (@ebinua) April 12, 2022
1.Striker- Darwin Nunez
2. Midfield- Ruben Neves and Yves Bissouma(These already have the experience of EPL)
Note: Dont renew Laca's contract but another back up striker along side Darwin Nunez
@Arsenal Addition to Darwin Nunez could be Tamy Abraham of AS Roma. Use our loanee there to swap him besides additional cash
— Eriat (@ebinua) April 12, 2022
i'm trying to list out possible lewy replacements and i can't really think of any that i find immediately intriguing. but i'll do it anyway:
— shreyas 🏴☠️🇵🇸 (@eunbisanmia) April 11, 2022
Patrick schick
amine gouiri
darwin nunez
jonathan david
richarlison (if everton go down)
victor osimhen
My @Arsenal striker choice based on what I’ve seen this season..
— the situation (@ChromeSituation) April 11, 2022
1-Darwin Nunez
2.Ivan toney
3.Victor Osihmen
Anyone else is either we missed on those or they are massively overpriced…
Meanwhile, another fan has called on the Arsenal board to sign the player.
Darwin Nunez is up for grabs but Edu and Teta' are sitting on their ego and Pride "Only those who wants to play for Arsenal will Arsenal sign"..Pathetic.
— FRANK OF TROY🔱 (@Thefranknation) April 11, 2022
Remember Big Wenger even courted players like Sanchez OZIL,Arshavin,Begkamp...before they came to the Carpet.
Another set of supporters feels Nunez is being hyped, and that he is not good enough for the two clubs.
People hyping up Darwin Nunez 🤢
— Sanzidul (@sanzidulm) April 11, 2022
He’s awful man.
In case you were wondering, I don’t rate Darwin Nunez
— Colin (@cmbfooty) April 12, 2022
Is this Darwin Nunez fella actually any good or what?
— Mike (@Mike989893) April 12, 2022
People calling Darwin Nunez as a young Edi Cavani 😭 on this app. Not half the player on the ball and technical ability bencho. They saw a tall, lanky Uruguayan with long hair and hair band and automatically assumed a regen is born.
— Gary Neville Dalla Hai (@Arm_Of_Bucky) April 12, 2022
Who is Darwin nunez
— 🇬🇧 (@GunmanOdion) April 11, 2022
Anyone know what Darwin Nunez is like? What type of striker is he?
— Dylan (@dylann1905) April 11, 2022
Darwin Nunez doesn’t move me one bit. He’s Never impressed me anytime I’ve seen him play. That’s all and the only thing I’ll say about him.
— YT: Captain Hook (@khay_wusu) April 11, 2022
Is Darwin Nunez really worth 70M ??
— Mudi (@CFan010) April 11, 2022
Manchester United or Arsenal? Where would you like Nunez to play next season? Give us your thoughts in the comment box below.