Liverpool have reportedly been approached by Saudi side Al-Hilal regarding a potential transfer for striker Darwin Núñez, while young defender Jarell Quansah remains a target for Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Al-Hilal made formal contact with Liverpool on Monday to explore the conditions of a possible deal. Although interest from Saudi Arabia had been speculated for months, this is the first confirmed move from one of the Pro League’s top clubs.
Núñez is believed to prefer staying in Europe, with Spain and Italy considered his ideal destinations. Atlético Madrid is one of the clubs monitoring the situation, though no concrete offer has been made at this stage.
Liverpool turned down a £59 million bid for the Uruguayan forward from Al-Nassr in January, and that figure is understood to remain the baseline for any potential sale. With the Reds targeting Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz in what would be a major financial commitment, offloading Núñez could be a necessary step before moving again for a new striker.
Al-Hilal initially held talks with Núñez’s representatives earlier this year, reportedly offering a salary north of £550,000 per week. At that time, Liverpool opted not to entertain the proposal, focused instead on competing across four tournaments. However, with the season now over and transfer priorities shifting, the club appears more open to discussions.
As for Quansah, interest from Leverkusen continues to grow. The German side is said to be impressed by the 21-year-old’s development and is monitoring his situation closely as they consider options to strengthen their back line.
With several moving parts in play, Liverpool’s summer business looks far from over.
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