Sources: Newcastle to battle Chelsea to sign star on 'huge contract,' he could be free agent
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(Credit: Imago, Hasan Karim, Breaking Media) Mon 11 May 2026 12:07, UK Newcastle United have Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez on their list of potential attacking targets this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Uruguayan has fallen out of favour with the Saudi Pro League side, and the Magpies, Chelsea and Juventus are all plotting moves to try to sign him ahead of next season. The 26-year-old could potentially have his deal terminated by Al-Hilal, but sources have indicated that the interested parties would have to come close to matching his “huge contract” in order to get a deal done.Newcastle are long-term admirers of the former Liverpool frontman, having previously held interest in him while he was at Benfica, and later at Anfield.
The Magpies have a new striker high on their list of priorities for the summer window, and they could yet have the chance to bring Nunez back to the Premier League. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom. VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Darwin Nunez’s contract situation examinedNunez only left Liverpool last summer, as the Reds sanctioned his departure for £46million to balance out their heavy spending on the likes of Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.
That has left him and his camp looking for a way out ahead of next season, and recent reports have suggested that an agreement is in place to see his contract terminated a year early. The Magpies are desperate to catch up to the Premier League’s elite in the coming years, and have watched many clubs at the top of English football invest in their training grounds in recent seasons.Wyness revealed that he has already seen the plans for the Geordies’ proposed new base at Woolsington Hall, and feels that they could be a game-changer for them when it comes to convincing top stars to join their ranks.