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Transfer Talk: City eye Benfica starlet Nunez as Real chase Cavani
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Jamie Gordon
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Darwin Nunez has six goals in his last five games to catch the eye of Manchester City
Darwin Nunez has six goals in his last five games to catch the eye of Manchester City

Manchester City's search for a new striker could be over as they track Benfica star Darwin Nunez, according to reports.

The Citizens failed to sign Harry Kane from rivals Tottenham over the summer, leaving Gabriel Jesus as their only recognised No9.

And the Daily Star claims Uruguay hotshot Nunez, 22, is high on Pep Guardiola's wishlist.

Scouts from all over Europe watched the four-cap international score twice as the Portuguese giants stunned Barcelona in a 3-0 Champions League victory.

BarcaLiverpoolManchester UnitedChelseaBayern Munich, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid have all been linked with Nunez, who has scored six times in his last five appearances.

City are also being linked with Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland and Fiorentina forward Dusan Vlahovic.

In other news

Edinson Cavani is being lined up for a January switch to Real Madrid after seeing his starting spot taken by Cristiano Ronaldo, claim Mundo Deportivo.

Catalan outlet Onze report that Barcelona have switched their attention from RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo to Liverpool ace Raheem Sterling.

Sterling is also being tracked by Arsenal, who would have to fend off interest from Barca, UnitedJuventus and Bayern, say the Daily Star.

Liverpool want teeange Pogon Szczecin playmaker Kacper Kozlowski but face competition from Bayer LeverkusenAC MilanRB Leipzig and FC Salzburg, according to the Mirror.

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Manchester CityManchester UnitedLiverpoolBenficaChelseaDarwin NunezBorussia DortmundEdinson CavaniReal MadridRaheem SterlingBarcelona
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