Liverpool FC reportedly rejected a huge offer worth 70 million pounds from the Saudi club Al Hilal, in order to include Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez.
Speculation about the striker's future has been rife in recent days, with the Saudi side emerging as serious contenders for his signature.
Initial reports linked Nunez with a move to Milanwho are believed to be exploring a loan deal with a €45 million purchase option. However, Al Hilal have since entered the race, preparing an amazing 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 Nunes' current earnings of £140,000 per week at Liverpool. This staggering figure would exceed Mohamed Salah's weekly salary of £350,000, which is the highest in Liverpool's history.
While Nunez is said to prefer to remain in European football, the financial attractiveness of the Saudi League has kept the door open for a potential move.
Liverpool reject a huge offer for Darwin Nunez
Watch Anfield It has now been announced that the Merseyside giants have rejected a massive £70m bid from Al Hilal for Darwin Nunes, with Liverpool valuing the player at approximately £85m.
According to the report, Liverpool could consider a £75m deal, with Michael Edwards overseeing the negotiations.
Darwin Nunez's time at Liverpool is coming to an end?
Since joining Liverpool from Benfica in 2022 for a then club record fee of £85m, Nunez's tenure has been marked by inconsistency.
In his first season in the Premier League, he scored just nine goals in 29 league matches. His second season showed improvement, as he scored 11 goals and eight assists in 36 matches in all competitions.
Despite flashes of brilliance, Nunez's wastefulness in front of goal and inconsistent performances have left fans frustrated despite him being a fan favorite at Anfield.
Under new coach Arne Slott, the Uruguayan has struggled to secure a regular starting role, falling down the pecking order to Diogo Jota, and more recently Luis Diaz, who has thrived in a false nine role.
It remains to be seen whether the Saudis will return with an improved offer and whether Liverpool are willing to sell him midway through the season with the Reds playing in all competitions, and in a good place to win at least one title if not more.
Despite his inconsistent form, letting go of him in the middle of such a big season would be quite the gamble.
