In recent days, the future of Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has once again become a hot topic in the football world. The Uruguayan international has recently become the target of several top clubs, with Al-Nassr from Saudi Arabia showing particularly strong interest in acquiring him. Initially, there were rumors that Nunez might transfer to AC Milan, with reports suggesting that the Rossoneri were considering bringing in the young striker on loan. However, the situation took a dramatic turn when Al-Nassr emerged as a contender, not only joining the competition but also preparing to bring Nunez to the Middle East with an astonishing price tag.
According to Anfield Watch, Al-Nassr has offered Nunez a contract with a weekly salary of up to £400,000, more than double his current £140,000 weekly wage at Liverpool. Remarkably, this salary even surpasses that of Liverpool's highest-paid player, Salah, who earns £350,000 per week. Such a generous offer undoubtedly reflects the strong desire of the Saudi club to secure Nunez's services. Although Nunez himself prefers to continue his career in European football, the high salary offered by Al-Nassr has undoubtedly had a significant impact on his decision. For any professional player, such a lucrative offer is difficult to resist.
However, it seems that Liverpool is not willing to let go of the Uruguayan forward easily. According to Anfield Watch, the Reds have rejected Al-Nassr's £70 million offer for Nunez, believing that the forward's value is closer to £85 million. This price is comparable to the transfer fee Nunez received when he moved from Benfica to Liverpool in 2022, reflecting Liverpool's recognition of Nunez's potential.
Since joining Liverpool, Nunez's performance has been closely watched. In his first Premier League season, he scored only 9 goals in 29 league games, a figure that clearly did not match his valuation. However, in his second season, Nunez gradually regained his form, scoring 11 goals and providing 8 assists in 36 games across all competitions. Despite this, his ability to seize opportunities in front of goal and his overall inconsistent performance still disappointed some fans.
Under new head coach Slott's tactical system, Nunez faces fierce competition. He struggles to secure a regular starting position, gradually falling behind Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz, who has recently excelled in the false nine role. This competitive pressure undoubtedly affects Nunez's mentality and state. For Liverpool, selling Nunez mid-season would be a huge gamble. Currently, the Reds are participating in multiple competitions and have a chance to win at least one trophy. Nunez's departure would undoubtedly deal a blow to the team's attacking line, especially in the absence of a stable scorer in critical moments.
Whether Al-Nassr will continue to raise their offer and whether Liverpool is willing to let go mid-season remains unknown. However, it is certain that this transfer saga has already attracted widespread attention in the football world. As for Nunez, where his future will lead will be a topic of discussion among fans in the coming period.