Al-Hilal are expected to bid for Darwin Nunez in the coming days, according to CBS Sports sources, with the Liverpool striker having emerged as their primary striker target. Nunez is believed to be valued at around $80 million with Liverpool keen to recoup much of the then-club record $115.

Darwin Nunez's potential move to Saudi Arabia could be scuppered by Liverpool’s striker's apparent desire to stay in Europe. In what appeared to be his final game at Anfield, the 27-year-old scored in the friendly win over Athletic Club on Monday, and was afforded generous applause as he left the field late on.

Liverpool reportedly rejected an approach for Núñez from Saudi Arabia during the January transfer window, with Slot keen on retaining his squad at a time when Arsenal briefly flirted with putting up a genuine title tilt. That stance has undoubtedly shifted this summer and Pro League interest has reemerged.