Al Hilal renew interest in Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez after Victor Osimhen blow | OneFootball

Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal have renewed their interest in Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez after missing out on Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, according to the Daily Mail.

Nunez is one of several players Liverpool could axe this summer, and the Saudi Pro League (SPL) club have made it clear they’re seriously interested in the Uruguayan striker.

They’ve been keeping a close eye on Nunez, and the SPL runners-up are now looking to snap him up before the Club World Cup starts in just over a week.

Nunez is dispensable at Liverpool. The Reds paid a club-record £85 million to sign him from Benfica three years ago, but he hasn’t lived up to expectations.

He has struggled to nail down a spot in the starting line-up, and his fortunes didn’t change when Arne Slot came in. He started just 17 games last season.

The striker only showed flashes of his brilliance. Even when Liverpool suffered injuries, Slot opted to field Luis Diaz in a central role, leaving Nunez frustrated.

Liverpool are now in the market for a new striker, which could spell the end for Nunez. Cashing in on the Uruguayan striker could help Liverpool fund a move for a new striker.

Al-Hilal could offer Nunez an escape route. They were previously keen to sign Osimhen, but he turned down a mouth-watering proposal in favour of staying in Europe.

Osimhen is coming off a phenomenal campaign with Galatasaray. During his loan spell, he cemented his place as one of the hottest strikers on the market.

The Nigerian international scored 37 goals in 41 games, helping Gala win the Turkish Super Lig title.

He was also on Liverpool’s radar, but they are pursuing a move for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike.

Liverpool were previously reluctant to part ways with Nunez, but they could change their minds if the SPL club returns with a bumper bid. He’s also reportedly open to a move.

If Nunez moves to the Middle East, Liverpool could renew their interest in Osimhen, who is determined to remain in one of Europe’s top five leagues this summer.