Speculation over Mohamed Salah’s The future at Liverpool continues to dominate headings, with the Egyptian yet to sign a contract extension in addition to this season. But it has now turned out that another Key Liverpool forward was about to make a blockbuster to move to Saudi Arabia in January.
The Saudi Pro League’s pursuit of elite talent Is well documented. But while Salah remains a main goal for clubs in the Middle East, new reports suggest that Another Liverpool Affirmer was very close to writing for al-Nassr– the same club that boasts Cristiano Ronaldo and former Reds Star, Sadioman in their rankings.
The player in question? Darwin Nunez. According to several reports, including Fabrizio Romano and Daily mailThe Al-Nassr gave two official bids for Uruguayan forward in Januarywith the second offer exceeding 79 $ Millions plus additions. The Saudi club was anxious that partner Nunez with Cristiano Ronaldosees him as the perfect long -term solution for their attack.
In fact, The negotiations had advanced considerablyand al-Nassr was reportedly “Very close” to complete a deal. Conversation had even reached the scene there financial conditions between the player and the club had been agreedWith the Saudi giant sure they could convince Liverpool to share roads with their $ 89 million signing.
Despite the lucrative offer, Liverpool finally decided to reject the dealnot because of the economy involved, but because of the lack of time to secure an appropriate replacement. “Liverpool’s refusal to sell Nunez was not due to the economy involved, but rather a fear of having to find a replacement when the transfer period lost closer,” Fabrizio Romano reported.
Al-Nassr chose to move on
With Arne Slots squad competing on several frontsincluding the Premier League and Europa League, The club reportedly considered that it was too risky to lose a key striker halfway through the season. Liverpool’s leadership knew that January was a difficult time finding high quality replacementAnd rather than rushing into a panic purchase, they chose to hold Nunez at Anfield – at least at the moment.
After failing to secure Uruguayan, Riyadh side quickly shifted focus to other goalsultimately signing JHON DURAN from Aston Villa for a similar fee. The Colombian forward was seen as a strong alternative, but Saudi clubs have was not given on nunez.
According to Romano, Saudi Pro League officials still see Liverpool Ace as a top goal for the summer window and could return with another Large offer 2025. With Saudi Arabia Ongoing projects to attract world -class talentthere is a strong belief that Premier League page may be more open for negotiations by the end of the seasonEspecially if Nunez does not completely establish itself under the track.
As for Future for Nunez?
While Nunez remains a Liverpool player, his long-term future is far from safe. The 25-year-old strikers have had a mixed magic formula on Anfield, shows glimpses of gloss but also fights with inconsistency in front of the target.
Slot has admitted it Mounting Nunez in its tactical attitude has been a challengeAnd while the club continues to back himthey are also prepared to Rethink their situation in the summer.
“The club plans to re -examine Nunez’s future in the summer and can make sure you get money of € 85 million signing for the right price,” Romano pronounced. But with al-Nassr has already spent over $ 67 million on Duranthe may not return to Nunez in the next window—Row the door for other Saudi clubs to make a move.
