Darwin Núñez heading to Sporting? Saudi press drops hints | OneFootball

Darwin Núñez could return to Portuguese football during this summer transfer window, with Sporting emerging as one of the possible destinations. The Uruguayan forward is expected to leave Al Hilal on loan, in a deal that could include an option to buy.

According to the Saudi outlet Arriyadiyah, the departure of the former Benfica player from Saudi Arabia is considered virtually certain and should be settled before August 3, the scheduled end date of Al Hilal’s training camp in Austria.

Darwin Núñez’s situation is linked to Karim Benzema’s decision to remain at the Riyadh club. The French forward turned down a move to one of the clubs recently promoted to the Saudi top flight and is demanding to receive the full final year of his contract before freely deciding his future.

Benzema’s stay increases Al Hilal’s need to free up space for foreign players. In that context, Darwin Núñez is expected to be one of the players sacrificed, after failing to fully convince in his first season in Saudi Arabia.

The Portuguese press is speculating about a return for the striker to the league. Even so, there is no indication of any concrete approach from Sporting.

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