Liverpool Grant Darwin Núñez Go-ahead For Move To Saudi Arabia’s Al-hilal

Liverpool person fixed Darwin Núñez support to discuss a move to nan Saudi Pro League, pinch Al-Hilal adjacent to finalising a interest for nan Uruguay international.

They stay successful negotiations complete a woody for nan 26-year-old, who started 8 Premier League games past season, but an statement is expected to beryllium reached quickly providing Núñez is unfastened to nan transfer.

Milan and Napoli were willing successful taking nan centre-forward, but deterred by nan finances involved. Liverpool paid an first £64m to sign Núñez from Benfica successful 2022, pinch add-ons taking nan woody to a imaginable nine grounds £85m astatine nan time, and person been looking to recoup astir £60m.

The Premier League champions rejected a bid of astir £60m from Al-Nassr successful January arsenic they prioritised winning nan title complete cashing successful connected a subordinate who has struggled to accommodate to Arne Slot’s system. Al-Hilal’s connection is for an first £46m, positive add-ons, though nan last building has yet to beryllium agreed.

Núñez would beryllium a connection signing for Al-Hilal, arsenic a high-profile guardant successful nan premier of his career. They are astatine a training campy successful Germany and Núñez could meet Al-Hilal officials there. He will stay portion of plans for nan Community Shield against Crystal Palace connected Sunday if he is not sold.

A woody for Núñez would return Liverpool’s income from subordinate income past nan £250m people since Richard Hughes started arsenic sporting head past summer. The nine sold Tyler Morton to Lyon for £15m connected Tuesday and could besides waste Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa. Leipzig are considering a move for Elliott should Xavi Simons subordinate Chelsea and Chiesa could return to Italy.

Liverpool person invested almost £300m connected players this summertime and their £110m bid for nan Newcastle striker Alexander Isak remains connected nan table.