Rumour Mongering: Al Hilal Turn Focus to Liverpool Striker Darwin Nuñez

Al Hilal is actively seeking a striker after failing to sign Victor Osimhen and is now reportedly targeting Liverpool's Darwin Nuñez. Reports from Saudi Arabia suggest Al Hilal has made contact with both the player and Liverpool regarding a potential transfer.

Despite widespread assumptions that Darwin Nuñez would leave Liverpool this summer due to perceived regression under manager Arne Slot, he remains with the club. His continued presence is attributed to his preference to stay in Europe and the failure of interested clubs, specifically Atletico Madrid and Napoli, to meet Liverpool's asking price so far.

Intriguingly, the Saudi reports also mention a supposed €60 million offer for Nuñez from AC Milan this summer. While Napoli's interest has been well-documented in Italy, and Atletico Madrid's was noted earlier, a formal Milan bid at that level would be significant news, especially as it exceeds Napoli's rumoured €55 million offer.

This isn't the first Saudi interest in Nuñez, as Al-Nassr attempted to sign him in January. At that time, Liverpool's reluctance stemmed from not having a replacement lined up, rather than Nuñez's objections. Current reports indicate the 26-year-old striker prioritizes staying in a top European league, making his stance uncertain amidst the new Saudi approach. The validity and potential impact of the reported AC Milan bid also remain unclear.