Nunez has never been able to establish himself as the club’s number-one forward. His best moments have tended to come as an ‘agent of chaos’ from the bench.

The effort level of Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez have been questioned on more than one occasion in recent weeks.

Nunez has failed to live up to his hefty price tag at Anfield but, despite his struggles, United have been told why he is a better option than current No.9 Rasmus Hojlund