Brighton to rival Sheffield United and Southampton for 16-goal striker in big-money deal

Brighton are willing to splash the cash in a battle against Premier League rivals Sheffield United to land a highly-rated striker – according to reports.

By James Copley

Published 12th Aug 2020, 04:30 BST

Updated 12th Aug 2020, 10:24 BST

Uruguay's Darwin Nunez celebrates after scoring against Peru during a Lima 2019 Pan American Games Group B football match in Lima on July 29, 2019. (Photo by LUKA GONZALES / AFP)

According to La Voz de Almeria, the top-flight duo are willing to pay an eye-watering £13 million for Almeria striker Darwin Nunez as both Graham Potter and Blades boss Chris Wilder eye reinforcements.

Netting on his international debut for his country last October, the 21-year-old Uruguayan striker has drawn comparisons to national teammate and legend Edinson Cavani.

Nunez helped fire Almeria into promotion contention – with the Segunda play-offs set to be completed this week – netting a respectable 6 second-flight goals in a stellar campaign for the youngster.

La Voz claims that the Blades and the Seagulls have identified Nunez as their top transfer target, with top-flight rivals Southampton also linked to the former Penarol attacker.