Manchester United have scheduled talks with super agent Jorge Mendes about Darwin Nunez.

The Benfica striker appears a step away from signing for Liverpool.

But the Daily Express says United are preparing a last-minute bid to hijack the move.

Old Trafford officials will meet with Nunez's agent Mendes to discuss the possibility of a late switch to the Red Devils.

Benfica hot-shot Nunez had looked set for an £86m move to Liverpool after bagging 34 goals for the Portuguese giants last season.

Mendes is also agent to Wolves' Ruben Neves, who has also been linked with a summer transfer to United.