Darwin Nunez transfer latest as 'Newcastle and Chelsea want ex-Liverpool star'
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsDarwin NúñezDarwin Nunez is set to become a free agent this summer, and Newcastle has been linked with a move for the former Liverpool striker, who scored 40 goals in 143 appearances for the RedsDarwin Nunez is expected to move on this summer(Image: Getty Images)Darwin Nunez looks set for a potential Premier League comeback this summer, with a number of clubs reported to be keen on the Uruguayan international.The 26-year-old striker is expected to become available on a free transfer following an agreement to terminate his contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, fuelling speculation over his next destination. He's unlikely to re-join Liverpool, however, despite his recent positive comments about the Merseyside club.Nunez departed Liverpool last summer, but his stint in Saudi Arabia has failed to deliver.
Al-Hilal brought in Karim Benzema in January, leaving the Uruguayan star sidelined due to regulations surrounding the number of overseas players permitted in the squad.Newcastle has had its eye on the Nunez situation for some time, with the Magpies seeking fresh goalscoring options, and the striker has been linked with a switch to St. James' Park.He is understood to favor a return to the Premier League, where he netted 40 goals in 143 appearances for Liverpool following his arrival from Benfica in 2022.According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea is also interested in the forward, who features in Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay squad for this summer's World Cup in North America, as new Blues manager Xabi Alonso weighs up his options.Nunez is no longer wanted by Al-Hilal(Image: Getty Images)Barcelona is likewise considering a move, with the Catalan team frustrated in its attempts to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.Nunez would represent a considerably more affordable alternative as Barcelona looks to replace Robert Lewandowski.Newcastle invested heavily in Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa last summer, but neither managed to deliver the goals needed to fill the gap left by Alexander Isak's departure.Youngster William Osula spearheaded Newcastle's attack during the closing stages of the Premier League campaign.Nunez reportedly earns more than $500,000 per week in Saudi Arabia, though that figure would need to drop significantly should he return to the Premier League.While he would be available on a free transfer, it remains questionable whether Newcastle would be willing to meet the wages he could command.Nunez has netted 13 goals in 38 appearances for Uruguay and is anticipated to feature when the country kicks off its World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia on Monday.Benfica is among Nunez's former clubs, scoring 34 goals during the 2021/22 campaign.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Newcastle United FCLiverpool FCChelsea FCTransfersDarwin Núñez