Liverpool are keen to sell Darwin Nunez to Saudi clubs amidst summer interest

Liverpool are keen to sell Darwin Nunez to Saudi clubs amidst summer interest

Premier League champions Liverpool are willing to go all in to secure a move away for Darwin Nunez this summer, with the club increasingly confident of offloading the misfiring striker to the Middle East.

Football Insider claim that the Reds are actively pursuing a deal with a Saudi Arabian outfit, with Al-Hilal among the clubs said to be keen. Given his profligacy in front of the goal, it was just a matter of time before the Reds pulled the plug on their inconsistent frontman.

While Nunez arrived at Anfield with huge expectations following his £85 million switch from Benfica, the 2024/25 season confirmed what many Kopites feared, the Uruguayan has not managed to consistently adapt to the demands of the Premier League or Liverpool’s high-octane system. His tally of just seven goals and seven assists across all competitions simply doesn’t match the output required from a starting forward at a club aiming to win the Premier League and Champions League.

Make no mistake, Nunez is not without talent. His pace, physicality, and movement suggest a player with all the raw tools to succeed. But football at the elite level is as much about instinct and composure as it is about power and running. Unfortunately, his finishing and decision-making in key moments too often let him down.

Liverpool now find themselves at a turning point under new head coach Arne Slot. With a squad already brimming with quality, the Reds need a clinical finisher who can complement the creativity of Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Dominik Szoboszlai. Names like Alexander Isak have surfaced, strikers who bring a blend of intelligence, technique, and ruthlessness in front of goal.

If Saudi Arabian clubs are willing to pay top dollar for Nunez and early signs indicate that they might, then Liverpool must seize the opportunity to reinvest in the squad and reinforce more urgently needed areas. Selling the 25-year-old would also represent pure Financial Fair Play profit, a welcome bonus in today’s transfer climate.

At just 25, Nunez still has time to reboot his career, and perhaps a move to Saudi Arabia, where the pressure and pace differ significantly, could allow him to rediscover his best form.

Nunez’s Anfield chapter may be closing earlier than expected, but it’s the right call and one that has been some time coming. The Liverpool project is moving forward, and it needs players who deliver consistently at the sharp end.

There’s no room for sentiment under Arne Slot and it shows. Nunez gave us moments, yes but Liverpool now need match-winners who can deliver consistently. If Saudi money accelerates our rebuild, we should thank Darwin and turn the page quickly. After all, it coulod be a win-win for all parties in the long run.