Darwin Núñez eyed by Champions League club for European return | OneFootball

Darwin Núñez may be on his way out of Al Hilal and is once again stirring up the transfer market. The former forward of Benfica, who is not a priority for the Saudi club's management, has been linked to several destinations, notably Tottenham, and his future is open.

According to the portal TEAMtalk, the team, which is in the round of 16 of the Champions League, is closely monitoring the player's situation and is considering moving forward with his signing. The interest comes at a time when Flamengo and River Plate have also been associated with the striker.

A return to European football could be well-received by Darwin Núñez and his representatives. The forward knows he needs to play regularly to maintain his place in the Uruguay national team and does not want to lose prominence at this stage of his career.

Signed from Liverpool in 2025 for 53 million euros, the 26-year-old striker has a contract with Al Hilal until 2028. However, the high salary (more than 450 thousand euros per week) could be an obstacle, as Tottenham would be willing to proceed if the player agrees to review his earnings.

This season, playing for Al Hilal, Darwin Núñez - valued at 35 million euros - has already played a total of 24 matches: 16 in the Saudi League, six in the Asian Champions League, and two in the Saudi Cup. In the 1,667 minutes he has been on the pitch, the forward has recorded nine goals and five assists.

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