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Stephen Killen

Darwin Nunez transfer prediction made as Alejandro Garnacho Manchester United plan revealed

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, April 13.

Darwin Nunez transfer prediction made amid United links.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has sung the praises of Benfica striker Darwin Nunez ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg. The German head coach believes the Uruguayan has a "big career" ahead of him as he continues to be touted for a move away from Portugal this summer.

United are among the clubs linked with the 22-year-old as their torrid season continued with defeat to Everton on Saturday. Interim boss Ralf Rangnick has previously outlined the 'obvious' need for an addition in the striking department, with Edinson Cavani set to leave and others, potentially, as well.

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And ahead of Liverpool's Champions League second-leg against Benfica, Klopp has pre-empted a race for Nunez's signature. He said in his press conference: "Extremely good looking boy and a decent player. Really, really good player I have to say.

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Manchester United reveal future plan for Alejandro Garnacho

For the 2,000 or so fans in the Sir Alex Ferguson stand on Friday night, there was one player in particular they had come to see. Those supporters inside Old Trafford for United Under-23s' 1-0 win over their Chelsea counterparts got what they wanted, especially in the second half, when Alejandro Garnacho played on the wing right in front of them.

The 17-year-old is probably the highlight of a miserable season for the club, despite not yet making a matchday squad with the first team. He's possibly the most popular player at Old Trafford at the moment and the buzz every time he set off on a run on Friday showed the anticipation that is following him around.

A year ago Garnacho was a gem known only to academy aficionados, but his exploits in United's run to the Youth Cup final have captivated fans. In March he trained with Lionel Messi after being called into the Argentina squad.

Tyrone Marshall has the latest.

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