After recruiting Hugo Ekitike to lead their attack, Liverpool is still looking for a way out for Darwin Núñez. The Uruguayan striker failed to convince Arne Slot last year. Negotiations with Al-Hilal have accelerated in recent hours.

With only seven goals scored last season in 47 appearances in all competitions, Darwin Núñez is being pushed towards the exit by Liverpool . The Reds had placed great hopes in him before his arrival in the summer of 2022 for €85 million. Lacking consistency and finishing issues, the Uruguayan international (35 caps, 13 goals) has lost his place in the hierarchy. The Artigas native has been looking for a new adventure since the beginning of the summer. First, Atletico Madrid were interested in the player without the talks going through. With the arrival of Hugo Ekitike, Darwin Núñez must therefore find an escape route, Saudi Arabia is beckoning him.

Darwin Núñez just has to give his consent

This Wednesday, Fabrizio Romano revealed that Al Hilal is close to finalizing the signing of the Liverpool player. The Saudi club has reached an agreement with the Reds on a transfer fee, the amount of which has not yet been disclosed. A verbal agreement has been reached. Al Hilal is now negotiating with Darwin Núñez and his entourage. The transfer specialist explains that the decision is now in the hands of the 26-year-old player. Appointed Al Hilal manager this summer, Simone Inzaghi wants to bring in the former Benfica striker. The player still has to think about it, with his sights set on the 2026 World Cup in North America with Uruguay. The transfer money could be used to finance the arrival of Alexander Isak from Newcastle. The Swede dreams of signing for Liverpool.