Darwin Nunez future update as Saudi dealmakers explore a move

Darwin Nunez is currently not considering a move to Saudi Arabia despite interest from dealmakers, TEAMtalk understands.

It was reported earlier this week that Saudi side Al-Hilal are willing to offer the Uruguay international a £400,000-a-week contract to convince him to leave the Reds.

And on Monday it was claimed Liverpool have rejected a £70m verbal bid from Al-Hilal. However, TEAMtalk sources state that Liverpool have not received any bid as of now.

Al-Hilal’s quota of eight foreign players is not just full, they are over the limit, which is why Neymar is still not registered for Saudi Pro League games. Al-Hilal would therefore have to offload two foreigners to sign Nunez in January.

And it’s also worth noting that Al-Hilal are planning to bring in more foreigners ahead of the Club World Cup, with manager Jorge Jesus prioritizing adding a right-sided striker, which is where the interest in Mo Salah comes from.

Although Saudi’s key dealmakers are exploring Nunez, Al-Hilal currently have no place and that will not change unless at least one other foreigner is deregistered along with Neymar or is sold.

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Al-Hilal have NOT bid for Nunez – sources

Looking at other Saudi clubs, Al-Ahli had an appetite to bring in a number nine for two windows and eventually signed Ivan Toney from Brentford. Before that they were interested in Victor Osimhen and Richarlison, but now they are covered in that position.

Al-Nassr could strengthen their options going forward if Anderson Talisca’s move to Fenerbache is completed.

Liverpool are by no means desperate to offload Nunez. He is still highly valued, although he has been less so under Arne Slot.

Liverpool have yet to set a valuation and dealmakers acting on behalf of Al-Hilal or any other Saudi club have not made a bid for the striker at this stage.

Al-Ittihad could potentially make a move for Nunez in 2025, but that would only happen if Karim Benzema were to leave. Their quota of foreigners of all ages is also full.

Sources claim that there is nothing advanced regarding Nunez and Saudi at the moment and the expectation is that he will remain a Liverpool player until at least the end of the season, barring an incredible offer, which has yet to come.

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