Darwin Nunez has been told that he could be a "monster" of a player who would be an ideal addition to the Manchester United squad, by former striker Dwight Yorke.
The Liverpool forward has played his part in a side that have won 13 games in Arne Slot's first 15 in charge since replacing Jurgen Klopp last summer.
Nunez's latest contribution came in Saturday's 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion as the Reds went two points clear of Manchester City
United have struggled for goals this season, registering just eight this term in the Premier League prior to Erik ten Hag's sacking
Yorke told SafestCasinoSites.co.uk: "I thought Nunez might have been the guy that I would see a little bit more of this year. I feel like he's had nearly two years in the country and it's time for him to start to deliver because the guy has got so much potential.
"I felt like this could be the season where he puts everything together and turns into a monster. We saw him hit the woodwork a lot last season – miss some big chances – but I thought this was going to be the year where he started converting those chances because he was working under a new manager at Liverpool.
"Sometimes players and managers click, and I thought that was going to be the case this season. For me, Nunez is such an exciting player. I
“ still think that if he can put it all together, he can become a proper star in the Premier League this season.
“I think he needs a run of games where the manager says to him, ‘I’m going to give you five or ten games on the spin.’
"With Diogo Jota out [injured], maybe that will happen for him, but if he’s given that chance, he needs to take it.
“If he does, I think he could be the difference between Liverpool having a decent season with a top three finish and Liverpool potentially winning the title."
Yorke added: "If I could sign anyone to come in at number nine for Manchester United, then I would try and nick Darwin Nunez off Liverpool.
“Again, I know people may scoff at that suggestion, he’s a little bit out of form, and people give him stick, but I’m convinced that there is a monster of a player in there that is waiting to come out.
"He's got a presence; he's got something nasty about him and I think he’s a real handful. Manchester United need a player who can act as that focal point and give them that presence on the pitch. They need someone with Darwin Nunez’s physical attributes.
"He’s somebody I would try to poach. If I'm looking for a number nine right now, I would take a chance with this guy.
“Ollie Watkins is a great striker, but I think United need someone with a bit more of a physical presence up top. I’m convinced that if you played him week-in, week-out, he would start ripping up the Premier League."
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