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Liverpool are entertaining discussions between Al Hilal and Darwin Nunez over a permanent transfer this summer.

The Merseysiders are understood to be open to parting ways with the out-of-favour striker following a mixed season under Arne Slot.

After registering 33 goal contributions in Jurgen Klopp’s final season (goal or assist every 91.69 minutes), the Uruguayan’s tally plummeted to 14 in 2024/25 (goal or assist every 145.57 minutes).

Liverpool could sell Darwin Nunez to Saudia Arabia

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There was always the possibility of a future at Anfield for Nunez whilst Klopp continued to lead from the touchline.

The German tactician’s style seemed to reasonably suit the all-out chaos of our No.9. However, under the 58-year-old’s replacement, he’s failed to impress.

There’s still plenty of joy in seeing the forward run out in the famous red shirt, but if we’re all completely honest, a parting of the ways this summer would be the best option for all parties concerned.

Step forward, Saudi Arabia. Fabrizio Romano now reports on X (formerly Twitter) that Al-Hilal are engaging in ‘discussions’ with Nunez‘s camp over a summer transfer.

How much would Liverpool sell Nunez for?

It remains to be seen how much the Saudi top-flight is prepared to offer for the striker.

However, it’s fair to assume that Liverpool would be far more likely to see their ideal asking price met by the riches of the Middle East as opposed to the Serie A.

Back in mid-July, we exclusively reported at Empire of the Kop that Al-Hilal are prepared to meet the club’s reported asking price for Nunez of €70m (£60.7m).

That would, at least, see us recoup the lion’s share of the £64m up front fee we initially paid Benfica back in the summer of 2022.

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Securing a collective figure beyond the £120m mark for Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez would have to be considered stellar business from Richard Hughes and Co.

It obviously doesn’t see Liverpool break even in this window after mammoth deals for Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike (among significant outlays elsewhere).

But there’s no questioning that it puts a notable dent in the bill we’ve racked up in a very productive summer transfer window. And, ultimately, Liverpool still have plenty of PSR headroom.

Of course, it remains to be seen whether Nunez will even be prepared to make the move to Saudi Arabia. The Uruguayan had been understandably keen on staying put in Europe with his next transfer.

Perhaps the riches on offer in the Middle East, however, could prove too tempting to resist.

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