Darwin Nunez was in ‘very advanced’ Saudi Arabia talks before Liverpool pulled plug | Football | Sport
Liverpool star Darwin Nunez was reportedly in very advanced talks with Al-Nassr last month as the striker closed in on a transfer to the Saudi Pro League. But the move was ultimately scuppered after the Reds pulled the plug on the deal.
Nunez has been forced to play a supporting role in the Liverpool attack since Arne Slot took the helm at Anfield last summer.
The Uruguay international has started just seven Premier League matches this season and has found the back of the net just six times in all competitions.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Al-Nassr presented two big proposals to Liverpool as they searched for a No. 9 to partner blockbuster star Cristiano Ronaldo up front.
The second offer was in excess of £62million plus add-ons, with the fee close to Liverpool’s valuation of Nunez.
But the Reds decided to reject the approach as they didn’t have time to find a proper replacement before the winter transfer window slammed shut earlier this month.
Nunez spoke to Al-Nassr in three separate rounds of talks, with the terms of the contract and the salary on offer being discussed.
And the Saudi Arabian team were confident of getting a green light from the player.
But Liverpool eventually decided it would be more beneficial to keep him in England as they go in search of silverware across a host of competitions this season. And Al-Nassr snapped up Jhon Duren from Aston Villa instead.
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