Al Hilal nears deal for Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez as transfer talks enter final personal stages.
Verbal agreement reached with club, player yet to approve blockbuster move to Saudi Pro League.
Al Hilal is on the verge of finalizing a major transfer for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, with a verbal agreement reportedly in place between both clubs.
Sources familiar with the negotiations confirm that the Saudi Pro League side has reached an agreement with Liverpool over the transfer fee, moving the deal one step closer to completion. The focus has now shifted to personal terms, as Al Hilal opens direct discussions with the Uruguayan forward.
While no final decision has been made, the deal hinges on Nunez’s approval. Talks are said to be progressing, with Al Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi strongly pushing for the signing as part of his summer squad rebuild.
Nunez, who joined Liverpool from Benfica in 2022 for a fee potentially rising to £85 million, has had a mixed spell at Anfield, scoring 33 goals in 96 appearances across two seasons. Although flashes of brilliance were evident, inconsistency and tactical misfits have seen him struggle for a consistent starting role under both Jurgen Klopp and new boss Arne Slot.
The Saudi club views Nunez as a marquee signing who can boost its attacking options and global profile. Al Hilal is among the most aggressive spenders in the Saudi Pro League, having already secured players like Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, and Neymar in previous windows.
The 25-year-old forward has not given final approval for the transfer, but the well-structured agreement and attractive financial offer may influence his decision in Al Hilal’s favour.
More updates are expected as negotiations on personal terms continue. If completed, the move would mark another major addition to Saudi Arabia’s top flight as it continues to lure top European talent.
