Darwin Nunez is near ending his disappointing spell at Liverpool with a transfer that might spark one other main switch this summer time – and supply much more frustration for Newcastle.
The Uruguay worldwide is in talks over a transfer to Al-Hilal after a verbal settlement was reached between the Saudi Professional League aspect and the Premier League champions, in line with switch skilled Fabrizio Romano.
It has been reported Al-Hilal can pay round £60m for Nunez, who has scored 25 objectives in 95 Premier League appearances since shifting to Merseyside from Benfica in 2022 for a payment rising to £85m.
The 26-year-old shortly gained over the Kop resulting from his workrate however query marks round his ending capacity endured, prompting boss Arne Slot to spend an preliminary £69m on Eintracht Frankfurt ahead Hugo Ekitike.
Liverpool nonetheless eager on Isak
One other participant admired by Liverpool is Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, and a transfer could edge nearer if Nunez departs.
Al-Hilal are owned by the Saudi Public Funding Fund, who additionally personal Newcastle. So, in impact, PIF can be rising the probabilities of Newcastle shedding Isak by boosting Liverpool’s switch pot.
Liverpool noticed a bid for Isak rejected final week and, though they’ve hinted they’d not be speeding in with a second, the Swede stays decided to drive by way of a transfer to Anfield.
Isak skipped Newcastle’s pre-season tour of the Far East and educated by himself at former membership Actual Sociedad earlier than returning to Tyneside on Monday.
Summer season of distress for Newcastle
It might appear futile to maintain an sad participant however Newcastle’s bid to signal one other striker this summer time has to this point reaped little reward.
Ekitike, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap have all snubbed strikes to Tyneside – as have ahead Bryan Mbeumo and goalkeeper James Trafford – whereas it appears they’re additionally more likely to miss out on Benjamin Sesko.
Sesko is reportedly edging in the direction of Manchester United regardless of Newcastle providing extra to his present membership RB Leipzig.
