Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez is expected to travel to Germany within the next 24 hours for a medical with Al-Hilal, following a finalized transfer agreement between both clubs.
LeadNaija News can confirm that the Uruguayan forward has said his goodbyes to teammates and staff at the AXA Training Centre and will not feature in this weekend’s Community Shield clash.
€53 Million Deal Reached
Liverpool and Al-Hilal have reached a €53 million agreement, with additional performance-based add-ons included in the package. This marks a significant recovery of the club’s investment after signing Núñez from Benfica in 2022 for €75 million plus bonuses.
Sources indicate that Núñez came close to leaving in January when Saudi side Al-Nassr submitted a €70 million bid, but Liverpool declined, opting to retain him in pursuit of their 20th Premier League title.
Professional Exit
Despite his desire to leave resurfacing this summer, Núñez has maintained professionalism during pre-season, netting five goals and staying committed to training.
A recent offer from Napoli was rejected earlier this window, as the Italian side failed to meet Liverpool’s valuation. Napoli reportedly offered a deferred payment beginning in 2026, with a plan to stagger payments over five years — terms that were promptly declined by the Merseyside club.
Liverpool Eye Isak, Maintain Strict Recruitment Policy
Attention at Anfield has now shifted to identifying a suitable replacement. Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak remains Liverpool’s top priority, though the club is only prepared to launch another bid if Newcastle show signs of willingness to sell.
Insiders reveal Liverpool’s recruitment team is operating under a strict transfer policy: any new forward must be starter quality, not a squad option, and must arrive at a fair market value.
The Reds are prepared to walk away from any deal that does not meet this standard — a consistent trait of the club’s long-term transfer approach.
Youth Rising and Squad Depth
Internally, Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni are seen as first-team contenders, while the versatility of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Curtis Jones, and Harvey Elliott (if he remains) provides enough depth to avoid panic signings.
Liverpool remain calm and focused as they navigate the final stages of this summer transfer window.
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