Darwin Nunez could join European giant after bizarre Liverpool transfer rumors
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsDarwin NúñezDarwin Nunez could join a European giant this summer after some bizarre rumors linked with a return to Liverpool, with a Saudi Pro League transfer exit near-certainDarwin Nunez in action for Uruguay against Cabo Verde at the World Cup.(Image: Calvin Hernandez/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is likely to leave Al Hilal this summer, with AC Milan the latest European giant to be linked with a move for the Uruguayan.Nunez was sold to the Saudi Pro League a year ago for a fee that might have reached $75 million (£56 million) including add-ons. Liverpool has other priorities in the market.Nunez has been linked with Barcelona and clubs in Turkiye in recent weeks, but Ruben Amorim is supposedly considering him for AC Milan too.According to Calciomercato, Nunez would be open to going to the San Siro.
Despite Al Hilal supposedly being willing to let him leave for free, the report says any deal for Nunez to head to Milan would be a loan.Darwin Nunez looks set to be on the move again this summer(Image: Getty Images)At the end of last month, it was reported in Spain that Nunez had offered himself to Barcelona when its deal for the Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez stalled.According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona was in talks with Al Hilal about turning Joao Cancelo's loan into a permanent transfer.In those negotiations, the Saudi Pro League side has brought up Nunez as someone who might be of interest at the same time, though nothing has come of that in the intervening period.In the second half of last season, Nunez was left out of the Al Hilal squad and deemed to be surplus to requirements. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Currently, Nunez is at the World Cup with his country, which could delay any transfer.
Uruguay has not played well so far, though, and does not look set to go far in the competition.Liverpool.com says: Nunez is more than good enough to thrive in one of the other European leagues. The striker moved on for a reason, and even though he might be a free agent, there are lots of other associated costs to factor in.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAC MilanDarwin NúñezTransfers