Al-Hilal are now pushing for Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez, as the player is exploring opportunities this summer.
Nunez might already know his time at Anfield is nearing its end. With the club already signing Hugo Ekitike and also targeting Isak, leaving Merseyside might be the right choice for the striker.
Last season, his performance declined, and he only managed to score 5 goals in the English Premier League. The 26-year-old also lost his starting position on the team, as Arne Slot often preferred Luis Diaz to play the striker role in many matches ahead of Nunez.
Many clubs have shown interest in the 26-year-old since the beginning of June. Serie A giants Napoli were one of the top contenders to sign him.
Antonio Conte’s side reportedly held talks with the Merseyside club for Nunez. However, the deal didn’t go through — Liverpool’s asking price might have been a reason behind Napoli backing off.
As August begins, Saudi giants Al-Hilal are now pushing hard for the player, and Darwin Nunez could be ready to move to Saudi Arabia.
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What is Al-Hilal’s plan for Nunez?
Ben Jacobs reported that Simone Inzaghi’s side are currently focusing on agreeing personal terms with the player’s camp before making a formal bid to Liverpool.
Al-Hilal are pursuing Darwin Nunez, as revealed last month.
Hilal waited to formally approach Nunez until after the Club World Cup in a move driven by Simone Inzaghi.
Al-Ahli never in the race, despite reports.
Hilal focused on trying to agree terms with Nunez before bidding… pic.twitter.com/Ame95WCT9a
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 3, 2025
Liverpool’s asking price is reportedly close to €70 million — the same figure Al-Nassr offered back in January for the Uruguayan striker.
If the deal goes through, the Reds might use the funds to launch another move for Alexander Isak.
However, for now, Darwin Nunez continues to train normally ahead of Liverpool’s friendly against Athletic Bilbao on Monday.
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