Saudi Pro League Targets Darwin Nunez as Napoli Nears Lucca Signing

Top Saudi Pro League clubs want Darwin Nunez to move, so they have bid for the Liverpool striker again. Nunez’s transfer to Napoli is at risk if Napoli sign Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca, who is their top target now. Nunez may then join one of his Saudi suitors.

LATEST TWIST IN NUNEZ TRANSFER SAGA

Darwin Nunez has not started for Liverpool since April and was a substitute for most of the season, as he looks for more playing time away from Anfield. He is now waiting for Napoli to finalize a deal that would take him to Italy. Nunez has already said yes to Napoli’s offer, but Napoli and Liverpool have not agreed on a transfer fee to finalize the move. Napoli now want Lucca, who may join them soon. Saudi clubs may then sign Nunez, and help him move to a new league. Liverpool are unlikely to postpone his sale or loan beyond January, especially after they rejected Napoli’s initial €55 million offer for him.

NUNEZ AND CLUBS IN FOCUS

Darwin Nunez has played just 86 matches for Liverpool, as Arne Slot and previously Jürgen Klopp preferred other strikers. Nunez has scored 27 goals for the club. In 2022, he moved to England for a total fee of £85m ($106m) from Benfica. Everton and Bayern seem to be his other options, but he seems to prefer a more lucrative offer in Saudi Arabia, where the salaries are considerably higher. Reports indicate that Nunez is open to joining Napoli, making him their main target to strengthen their attack.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Napoli are likely to finalize Lucca’s signing before the end of the week, reports suggest. That may speed up Nunez’s departure from Anfield. He has scored 27 goals for Liverpool in just over two seasons.