Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez set to join Al Hilal | OneFootball

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is set to leave Anfield for Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal after all parties reached a verbal agreement, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Reds are selling the 26-year-old centre-forward for €53 million plus add-ons after his unproductive time in Merseyside. Romano has given his signature ‘here we go’.

Nunez joined Liverpool three seasons ago for around €100 million, but failed to deliver the goods for the Premier League champions.

The Uruguayan centre-forward managed only 40 goals in 143 appearances across all competitions.

Across his three league campaigns, he missed 55 big chances for Liverpool.

Nunez, who earns £140,000 per week, will leave Anfield for Saudi Arabia, where he hopes to revive his career under Simone Inzaghi.

Before Al Hilal swooped, Nunez had interest from Napoli, but the Serie A champions could not meet Liverpool’s asking price, forcing him to remain at Anfield.

Now, Liverpool are reportedly working to replace Nunez. They are waiting to pounce on Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, once they get the green light.

The Reds are also still looking for a left winger, with Luis Diaz leaving for Bayern Munich.

Reports today claim Liverpool want Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola. However, the Parisians are not keen on selling the Frenchman.

PSG will reportedly ask Liverpool to cough up €100 million to sell, throwing a wrench in those plans.

Youngster Rio Ngumoha will be watching the developments at Liverpool keenly after shining for the club in pre-season.

Ngumoha was one of the bright spots of the pre-season tour, excelling on the left flank, but Coady Gakpo is ahead of him in the pecking order.

If Liverpool add another winger to the roster, it might urge him to leave on loan in search of playing time. He can take his game to the next level if he leaves temporarily.