Darwin Nunez 'in talks' over transfer as ex-Liverpool star free to leave Saudi

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Atlanta United is pursuing a deal for soon-to-be free agent Darwin Nunez, who has agreed to terminate his Al-Hilal contract after a disastrous stint in Saudi ArabiaDarwin Nunez has been linked with Atlanta United ahead of becoming a free agent(Image: Getty Images)Former Liverpool star Darwin Nunez is in talks with Major League Soccer club Atlanta United, after he reached an agreement with Al-Hilal to terminate his contract and become a free agent.Nunez, 27, has endured a miserable time in Saudi Arabia after leaving Liverpool, and was exiled from the roster after Al-Hilal signed Karim Benzema from rivals Al-Ittihad. Moving to MLS is a serious option for Nunez, but talks are far from advanced.According to The Athletic, Atlanta is pursuing a deal for Nunez, and preliminary talks have taken place.

Nothing is advanced at this stage, and Atlanta is exploring several options.Nunez may be a priority, but the MLS club is being realistic and has also targeted forward Breel Embolo, who represented Switzerland at the World Cup. Atlanta may have a slot opening up, which could be filled by Nunez.Nunez made a promising start for Al-Hilal before being replaced by Karim Benzema(Image: Getty Images)Atlanta spent a club-record fee on Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte-Lath, but the move hasn't materialized the way either party hoped.

Nunez has always wanted to play for Barcelona, and his agent is reportedly looking at a low-cost deal to make it happen.Nunez has made it clear that regular playing time and enjoying his soccer are a priority. Nunez hasn't played for the club since February after a ruthless roster decision saw him banished in favor of Benzema.Saudi Arabian clubs can register only eight foreign players, and Nunez was the one dropped when Benzema was signed.