Al Hilal Saudi Club entered into decisive negotiations with Liverpool to include Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, during the current summer transfer market, after the Saudi club obtained the player’s approval to move to his ranks.
Al Hilal moves to resolve the deal quickly
Al -Hilal accelerated the pace of his contacts in the last hours of Mercato, in light of his clear desire to support the offensive line, after the name Nunez has emerged as a first option with the technical administration. According to journalist Luis Gerardi, the leader is currently discussing with Liverpool the final value of the deal after reaching an initial agreement with the Uruguayan striker.
Why did Liverpool agree to negotiate Nunez?
Opening the door for negotiations with Al Hilal about Nunez after leaving the accounts of the Dutch coach Arny Slot, who was not convinced of his capabilities as an essential offensive option in the presence of a number of new reinforcements, most notably Florian Vertz. Liverpool is also seeking at the same time to contract the Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle, which reduced Nunez’s chances of being in the starting lineup next season.
The value of the proposed deal and the duration of Nunez contract
The sources indicate that the deal may be decided for 65 million euros, which represents a significant decrease from the value that Liverpool contracted with the player three years ago. Nunez had moved to the Reds in the summer of 2022 coming from Benfica, Portuguese, for 85 million euros, with possible additions that raise the total value of the deal to more than 100 million euros.
Did Nunez succeed in Liverpool?
Despite the great expectations that he accompanied when he came to Anfield, Nunez was unable to impose himself as a first offensive star in Liverpool, so that his performance remains controversial, which paved the way for his potential departure this summer, especially in light of the strong desire of Al Hilal to contract him.
