Bayern Munich have considered rivalling Manchester United for the signing of Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, according to a report.
The Red Devils have been linked with the in-form Uruguayan in recent weeks following his impressive campaign in Lisbon.
However, according to Sport1, Bundesliga champions Bayern are also eyeing up the 22-year-old as a transfer target in the summer, and could rival United for his signature.
Although, interest from the Bavarians is reportedly based solely on the future of Robert Lewandowski, whose future at the Allianz Arena is up in the air with his contract set to expire in June 2023.
As a result, the Polish striker has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona at the end of the season after refusing to sign a new contract so far, leading the Bayern hierarchy to consider replacements should he opt to leave.
The report outlines how Bayern would be willing to offer up to €80m (£66.2m) for Nunez, which would meet the expectations of Benfica, for whom Nunez has scored 32 goals in 37 appearances for so far this season.
Matthew Tranter
