Liverpool reportedly make decision on £70m bid for Darwin Nunez amid Saudi interest

Liverpool have turned down a massive first offer for striker Darwin Nunez from Saudi club Al-Hilal, as per Anfield Watch.

The bid, worth around £70 million, signals Al-Hilal’s serious intent to bring the Uruguayan forward to the Saudi Pro League.

However, Liverpool remains firm, valuing Nunez closer to £85 million, with a deal reportedly possible at £75 million.

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Why Al-Hilal wants Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez?

Nunez joined Liverpool in 2022 for an initial £64 million after an incredible season at Benfica, where he scored 34 goals.

Since arriving at Anfield, the 25-year-old has shown flashes of brilliance but struggled with consistency.

Under new head coach Arne Slot, Nunez has slipped in the pecking order behind Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, Cody Gakpo, and Diogo Jota.

Al-Hilal, managed by former Benfica boss Jorge Jesus, sees Nunez as an ideal replacement for Neymar. They’ve reportedly offered him an eye-watering contract worth £400,000 per week, equivalent to £20.8 million annually.

If accepted, this would dwarf the wages of Liverpool’s highest earner, Mohamed Salah, who earns £350,000 per week.

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Will Liverpool let Darwin Nunez leave this January?

Liverpool appears open to negotiations if Al-Hilal improves their offer. Reports suggest Nunez could leave Anfield if Slot cannot maximize his potential.

While the player may prefer to stay in Europe, the financial lure from Saudi Arabia could be hard to ignore.

Al-Hilal isn’t the only Saudi club interested. Al-Nassr is also in the market for attacking reinforcements, adding further intrigue to Núñez’s situation.