Darwin Nunez instructed to snub Man Utd transfer and become "world class" at Liverpool

Former Liverpool left-back Jose Enrique has urged Benfica hotshot Darwin Nunez to snub Manchester United in favour of becoming "world class" with Jurgen Klopp 's Reds.

The Uruguayan striker hit a staggering 34 goals in 41 appearances for the Portuguese giants last season as he emerged as one Europe's most sought-after marksmen. The 22-year-old's exploits, which included netting six times in the Champions League last campaign, have seen the forward amass a lengthy list of followers.

United in particular are understood to be looking to poach Nunez from a Premier League perspective, though there is thought to be interest from across the continent as Europe's elite contemplate a move. However, ex-Liverpool defender Enrique believes Nunez would be best off heading to Anfield where he could be moulded into a "world class" star.

The declaration comes following the news that the Reds appear likely to lose Sadio Mane from their forward line this summer as he reportedly eyes up a new adventure elsewhere. With the Senegalese striker set to depart, Enrique urged Nunez to snub a potential move to United and take Mane's place on Merseyside and become one of the game's biggest names.

In response to an article suggesting United are the front-runners to land Nunez this summer, Enrique wrote on his Instagram story: "I hope this is not true and he comes to us instead. We should go for him, a top player who can become world class under [Jurgen] Klopp if we sell Sadio Mane."

Though Liverpool have been credited with showing interest in the striker, they face plenty of competition. Both Newcastle and West Ham reportedly made approaches for Nunez back in January, but the forward's list of suitors has grown substantially since then as