Núñez Awaits Barcelona's Moves Amid Uncertainty About His Future with Al Hilal

Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez is anticipating developments regarding his future during the current transfer window, amid links to a potential move to Barcelona, with continued uncertainty about his status with Al Hilal.

Barcelona's offensive priority is to sign Argentine Julián Álvarez, but the complexities of the deal have led the club to devise an alternative plan that includes other names to bolster the attack, among them Darwin Núñez as a low-cost option.

The Spanish newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo' reported that Núñez's name was brought up during discussions held by agent Jorge Mendes with Al Hilal regarding player João Cancelo, where the Uruguayan striker's name emerged in the related negotiations.

The newspaper indicated that Núñez might consider terminating his contract with the Saudi club, given the recent developments concerning his position within the team over the past period.

The same sources added that the player has become aware of his name being mentioned in these negotiations and is waiting to see if there are any moves from Liverpool or Barcelona.

Núñez has previous experience in the Spanish league with Almería in the second division and is also followed in the English Premier League, where there is renewed talk in England about the possibility of his return to the Premier League.