Liverpool have reportedly turned down a substantial £70million offer from Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal for Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez.
Speculation over the striker’s future has been rife in recent days, with the Saudi side emerging as serious contenders for his signature.
Initial reports linked Nunez with a move to AC Milan, who were exploring a loan deal with a €45 million option to buy. However, Al-Hilal has since entered the race, preparing a huge financial package to lure the attacker to the Middle East.
Al-Hilal’s offer reportedly includes a proposed weekly salary of £400,000, more than double Nunez’s current salary of £140,000 per week at Liverpool. The staggering figure would eclipse Mohamed Salah’s £350,000-a-week salary, the highest in Liverpool history.
Although Nunez would prefer to stay in European football, the financial appeal of the Saudi league leaves the door open for a possible move.
Liverpool turn down massive offer for Darwin Nunez
Anfield Watch have now broken the news that the Merseyside giants have turned down a huge £70m offer from Al-Hilal for Darwin Nunez, with Liverpool valuing the player at almost £85m.
According to the report, Liverpool could consider a deal worth £75 million, with Michael Edwards overseeing the negotiations.
Is Darwin Nunez’s time at Liverpool coming to an end?
Since joining Liverpool from Benfica in 2022 for a record fee of £85million, Nunez’s tenure has been marked by inconsistency.
In his first season in the Premier League, he scored just nine goals in 29 league appearances. His second season showed improvement, with 11 goals and eight assists in 36 matches in all competitions.
Despite flashes of brilliance, Nunez’s wastefulness in front of goal and erratic performances have left fans frustrated despite being a big fan favorite at Anfield.
Under new manager Arne Slot, the Uruguayan has struggled to secure a regular starting role, falling down the pecking order in favor of Diogo Jota and, more recently, Luis Díaz, who has thrived in a false role. nine.
It remains to be seen whether the Saudis will return with an improved offer and whether Liverpool will be willing to sell him mid-season, with the Reds playing all competitions and well placed to win at least one title, if not more.
Despite his patchy form, dropping him in the middle of such a big season could prove quite a gamble.
