Al-Hilal Make Official Move for Darwin Núñez as Liverpool Prepare for Major Summer Shake-Up
Saudi powerhouse Al-Hilal has officially contacted Liverpool over a potential summer transfer for striker Darwin Núñez, according to a report by The Athletic’s David Ornstein. While Saudi links have surrounded the Uruguayan forward for months, this marks the first formal approach from one of the region’s top clubs.
🚨 Al-Hilal’s interest is real, and discussions began on Monday. However, sources indicate that Núñez prefers to stay in Europe, with Atlético Madrid and clubs in Italy monitoring his situation. No formal offer has been made by any European side yet.
Earlier in the year, Liverpool rejected a £59 million bid from Al-Nassr, which is likely to be the starting point for any fresh negotiations. Should Liverpool choose to cash in, the funds could be used to chase top targets like Florian Wirtz, whose fee would be substantial.
This isn’t Al-Hilal’s first pursuit of Núñez. The club reportedly offered over £550,000 per week in previous talks with his camp. Liverpool declined to entertain those discussions mid-season, prioritizing their competitive campaigns across four tournaments.
Now, with the season concluded and Arne Slot taking over, Liverpool appear more open to evaluating offers and rebalancing the squad. A Núñez departure could unlock the financial flexibility needed for a summer rebuild.
In a related development, young defender Jarell Quansah is drawing serious attention from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. The 21-year-old has impressed over the past season and is being considered as a long-term investment by the German side.
With key exits and big signings potentially on the horizon, Liverpool’s summer window is heating up quickly—and the next few weeks could define the club’s next chapter under Slot.
