Liverpool will be braced for transfer deadline day as Darwin Nunez continues to be the subject of interest from Al-Hilal, who are in desperate need of a marquee signing
Darwin Nunez Transfer Drama: A Big Summer Ahead for Liverpool’s No. 9
Darwin Nunez’s future at Liverpool is once again up in the air — and this time, things could move quickly.
The Uruguayan striker is reportedly back on the radar of the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Hilal showing serious interest. While Nunez had initially backed new boss Arne Slot’s plans for the 2024/25 season, his form this past year didn’t do him any favours. Just seven goals in all competitions marked a steep drop from the 18 he bagged last season and the 15 in his debut campaign under Jurgen Klopp.
Despite that dip, Liverpool stood firm back in January when a Saudi approach came in. The Reds were pushing for the title, and weren’t about to let go of a major attacking option mid-season. But now, with the season wrapped and the title race in the rearview mirror, Nunez’s future may be revisited — especially with serious money potentially on the table.
According to talkSPORT, Al-Hilal are in a hurry. They’re desperate to land a marquee forward before Tuesday so they can register him in time for the Club World Cup. With Bruno Fernandes and Victor Osimhen both reportedly turning them down, Nunez is suddenly looking like their top target.
Osimhen, by the way, smashed in 37 goals during a loan spell at Galatasaray — and he too has been linked with Liverpool in the past. But it seems he has other plans this summer.
Meanwhile, A Bola claims that Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres has also rejected Al-Hilal’s advances. The Swedish goal machine has racked up a ridiculous 97 goals in just 102 games over the past two seasons, and has long been on Liverpool’s radar. The kicker? He’s said to favour a move to the Premier League — could Anfield be calling?
With the Saudi transfer window closing fast, Al-Hilal are running out of time and options. And that urgency could play right into Liverpool’s hands if they’re looking to cash in on Nunez and pivot toward a new frontman.
For now, the Reds are focused on other targets — with Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez topping the wishlist. But once the window reopens on Monday, June 16, don’t be surprised if a striker becomes priority number one.
Big decisions lie ahead — and Liverpool fans will be watching every twist.