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Real Madrid join chase for Darwin Núñez

Real Madrid have become the latest club to express interest in Benfica striker Darwin Núñez, according to FourFourTwo.

The 21-year-old started his career at Peñarol, before moving to Spanish second tier side Almeria. After impressing there, he made the switch to Benfica, where he has registered five goals and a further five assists in his first ten outings

The striker has four caps for Uruguay, scoring twice. He has often been compared to fellow Uruguayan Edinson Cavani.

Núñez celebrates a goal for Uruguay

FourFourTwo reports that Los Blancos are looking at bringing in Núñez in January in case Serbian striker Luka Jovic departs.