Darwin Núñez ‘to leave’ Al Hilal, loan explored amid report he was offered to Barcelona | OneFootball

Darwin Núñez remains on the market at Al Hilal, with the club shifting stance as permanent bids fall short. A loan is now being explored for the 27-year-old, potentially with an option to buy.

Sport reports that he has been offered to Barcelona as they look to bolster their attack, though no agreement is in place.

In his first season in Riyadh he made 24 appearances, scoring nine goals and providing five assists.

Before moving to Saudi Arabia, Núñez spent three seasons with Liverpool after shining at Benfica from 2020 to 2022.

He has been linked with a return to Portugal. Record writes that he is not in the plans of Benfica, Porto or Sporting.

Arriyadiyah reported that the striker was close to moving back to Portuguese football, while he continues to search for a challenge that would restore a bigger role in European football.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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