Report have shown that the Uruguayan has had a terrific campaign with the Primeira Liga giants this term, bagging 23 goals across all competitions.
Although it was also observed that West Ham United attempted to sign him with a £40m bid last month, but Benfica made it clear that they did not want to sell as at then.
However, their stance is likely to change during the summer and a repected media house claims that Liverpool are leading the pursuit for the playmaker.
The Hammers were reportedly on the cusp of landing Luis Diaz from Porto before the Reds hijacked the deal from their grasp.
There could be another repeat this summer. The Hammers plan to return for Nunez, but they are likely to miss out once again.
With the Liverpool Tactician Jurgen Klopp who has identified Nunez as his prime striker target for the summer. Benfica are likely to demand around £55m for the player
Nunez could come in as a replacement for Roberto Firmino, who could be sold. He will enter the final year of his deal soon.
