Press reports have revealed that Chelsea and Newcastle United are interested in monitoring the situation of a player from Saudi club Al-Hilal, in preparation for attempting to sign him during the upcoming transfer window.

The name of the Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez stands out as one of the potential targets for the two clubs, given the player's desire to return to the atmosphere of the English Premier League in the coming season.

Núñez is experiencing a complicated situation within Al-Hilal this season after being excluded from the team's roster for local competitions, which has opened the door to the possibility of his departure.

The "caughtoffside" website mentioned that the player's move to the English Premier League might happen next summer, possibly through a loan deal to facilitate his departure from the Saudi club.

Chelsea and Newcastle United are among the prominent clubs interested in acquiring the services of the former Liverpool striker, especially as they look to strengthen their attacking line.

Despite Chelsea management's admiration for Núñez's attacking abilities, his high salary with Al Hilal poses a significant obstacle, as he earns around 400,000 pounds sterling per week.

However, reports indicate that the Uruguayan striker may be willing to reduce his salary to facilitate his return to the Premier League competition.

Nunez, who is 26 years old, joined Al-Hilal in the summer of 2025, coming from Liverpool with a contract extending for three seasons.

The player participated in 24 matches with Al Hilal during the current season across various competitions, scoring 9 goals and providing 5 assists to his teammates.