Liverpool have rejected a massive £70m bid for Darwin Nunez
Liverpool have reportedly rejected a massive £70million bid from Saudi Arabian Pro League giants Al-Hilal for Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez.
There has been plenty of speculation over the striker’s future in recent days, with the Saudi side emerging as serious contenders to sign him.
Initial reports linked Nunez with a move to AC Milanwho were believed to be reviewing a loan agreement with a €45 million purchase option. However, Al-Hilal have now entered the race and are preparing a stunning financial package to lure the striker to the Middle East.
According to reportsAl-Hilal’s offer includes a proposed weekly wage of £400,000 – more than double Nunez’s current earnings of £140,000 a week at Liverpool. That staggering figure would eclipse Mohamed Salah’s £350,000-a-week salary, the highest in Liverpool’s history.
While Nunez reportedly prefers to stay in European football, the financial appeal of the Saudi league keeps the door open for a possible move.
Liverpool reject massive offer for Darwin Nunez
Anfield Watch has now broken the news that the Merseyside giants have rejected a whopping £70million offer from Al-Hilal for Darwin Nunez, with Liverpool valuing the player at almost £85million.
The report suggests Liverpool could consider a £75m deal, with Michael Edwards overseeing negotiations.
Darwin Nunez’s time at Liverpool is coming to an end?
Since joining Liverpool from Benfica for a record fee of £85 million in 2022, Nunez’s tenure has been marked by inconsistency.
In his first Premier League season he only scored nine goals in 29 league appearances. His second season showed improvement with 11 goals and eight assists in 36 games in all competitions.
Despite his brilliant performances, Nunez’s profligacy in front of goal and erratic performances have frustrated fans, despite him being a huge fan favorite at Anfield.
Under new coach Arne Slot, the Uruguayan has struggled to secure a regular starting role, falling down the pecking order to Diogo Jota and, more recently, Luis Díaz, who has thrived in the false nine role.
It remains to be seen whether the Saudis come back with an improved offer and whether Liverpool are willing to sell him mid-season, as the Reds play in all competitions and have a good chance of winning at least a silverware trophy, if not more.
Despite his inconsistent form, letting him go in the middle of such a big season could prove to be quite a gamble.
