Saudi giants ‘want Darwin Nunez for the Club World Cup’ with Liverpool striker facing an uncertain future

• A Saudi Arabian side reportedly want Darwin Nunez for the Club World Cup
• The Liverpool striker has been heavily linked with a move away from the club
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By YASEEN ZAMAN

A Saudi Arabian side are ready to sign Darwin Nunez as soon as the summer transfer window opens, according to a report.

The striker has made just eight starts in the Premier League in 2024-25 and just one in 2025, as it appears he is at the bottom of Arne Slot’s pecking order when it comes to Liverpool’s attacking weapons.

Nunez’s future on Merseyside has been the subject of heavy speculation, with the club previously rejecting an approach from Al-Nassr to sign him in January.

Now, Al-Hilal are plotting a move for the Urguayan on June 1 – the first day of the transfer window – in order to have him available for the Club World Cup, according to Liverpool Echo.

FIFA’s annual competition begins in mid-June, with clubs expected to field stronger sides for the tournament this year. 

The number of teams competing has increased from seven to 32, and the prize money has rised concurrently – now at £30million for the winners.

Al-Hilal reportedly want to sign Darwin Nunez on June 1 to have him for the Club World Cup

There has been major speculation over Nunez’s future amid limited minutes under Arne Slot

The Liverpool striker has made only eight starts in the league this season and just one in 2025

When clubs came knocking for Nunez in January, Slot was hesitant to see his squad break apart as he bid to win silverware in his first season.

However, Liverpool are expected to be more willing to listen to offers for their No 9 this summer. 

Liverpool splashed out £85m on Nunez to snap him up from Benfica in 2022 but he has struggled since his arrival.

The frontman has scored 40 goals in 140 appearances since landing in England.

In his two full seasons at Liverpool, he has ranked in the top three for big chances missed in the Premier League, with 21 in 2022-23 and 27 the year after.

Nunez has scored only one goal in his last 19 appearances and has made seven big chances in the league in 2024-25.

This season, he has netted just seven goals and registered four assists in his 42 appearances across all competitions.

The report continued to state that Al-Hilal are also interested in Luis Diaz, whose future is unknown as he enters the last two years of his current deal.  

Nunez has only scored once in his last 19 games – the equaliser in a 3-1 win over Southampton

Slot has preferred to play the likes of Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz up front instead of Nunez

Diaz has also reportedly attracted interest from Al-Hilal, but Liverpool are preparing to sit down with him for contract talks in the summer

Diaz arrived from Porto midway through the 2021-22 season, and won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in his first four months at Anfield.

He has since won the Carabao Cup again and has starred under Slot this season to lead Liverpool to their 20th league title.

Mail Sport understands the Colombian winger is due to sit down with Liverpool chiefs to make a decision on his future this summer.

He has become a major asset under Slot due to his versatility, with the Dutch head coach happy to play him on the left wing or up front. 

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Saudi giants ‘want Darwin Nunez for the Club World Cup’ with Liverpool striker facing an uncertain future

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