Benfica have rejected Manchester United’s massive initial offer by striker Darwin Nunez, according to a prominent Portuguese journalist.
Núñez is expected to be United’s top striker this summer, having completed a fantastic season in Portugal where he scored 34 goals in 41 games.
Yesterday it was reported that the Red Devils had submitted a bid for the player worth 105 million euros (89 million pounds), consisting of 75 million euros in installments, 20 million euros in bonuses more achievable a player worth 10 million euros, with Andreas Pereira. discussed.
However, speaking to CMTV last night via Correio de Manha, the highly respected Paulo Catarro explained that while the overall value of the offer was acceptable, the cash portion was not enough.
Catarro says Benfica have already rejected the candidacy and told United it was too complicated.
“Benfica have already told United officials that the deal requires more money,” he said.
“Ultimately, a bonus package can be included, but involving players like Andreas Pereira would be difficult.”
If true, although this is a rejection, Benfica’s response will also give United a lot of encouragement.
The suggestion is that an additional € 10 million (£ 8.5 million) in cash instead of one player could seal the deal.
While outgoing transfer manager Matt Judge is believed to be still involved in the negotiations, there is now a new negotiating team at United.
New CEO Richard Arnold has replaced former Executive Vice President Ed Woodward and John Murtough has been installed as football director.
United fans expect the changes to translate into faster and smoother negotiations, and the opening bid reportedly appears to be more pragmatic than the generally insulting ones Woodward and Judge used to open.