Al-Hilal Saudi Club is close to signing Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez from Liverpool.

The Saudi club has reached a complete verbal agreement with Liverpool for a massive deal estimated at an initial value of 53 million euros, including additional incentives that could significantly raise the total amount.

Al-Hilal began serious negotiations with Nunez during the current summer transfer window, based on a direct recommendation from Italian coach Simone Inzaghi, who sees the player as an ideal solution to strengthen the attack, especially after the team struggled last season with repeated absences of Mitrovic.

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Al-Hilal has made significant progress in negotiations with Liverpool and is currently discussing the personal terms of the contract with the player himself, with all indications pointing to positive negotiations, although the final decision still rests with Nunez.

Darwin Nunez, who is 26 years old, possesses high physical and technical capabilities, known for his speed, strength, and ability to transition quickly, traits that align with Inzaghi's tactical requirements, making him one of the options proposed by the coach after failing to sign Victor Osimhen and Alexander Isak.

Despite some reservations from certain Al-Hilal fans due to Nunez's fluctuating performance with Liverpool, where he scored 40 goals and provided 26 assists in 143 matches, the player has shown positive signs in the preparatory matches for the new season, notably his recent goal against Athletic Bilbao, which he shared on his social media accounts, appearing to be a farewell to the fans.

The Uruguayan striker began his career with Penarol in 2016 before moving to Almeria in Spain, where he scored 16 goals in one season, then to Benfica, where he shone by scoring 48 goals in 85 matches, prompting Liverpool to sign him in a massive deal after facing them in the Champions League.

Uruguayan coach Leonardo Ramos, who oversaw Nunez previously, described him as a "mix of Cavani and Suarez," confirming that he is a player with physical presence and the ability to position himself and play close to the goal, but he previously emphasized the need for him to gain more experience at a smaller club before moving to a team the size of Liverpool.

As Al-Hilal seeks to build a more stable and effective attack, all eyes remain on Nunez, and whether Inzaghi will succeed in rediscovering his attacking abilities and presenting him in a manner that meets the aspirations of the "Leader" fans.