Overview
- Reports from South America and Europe say the Uruguay striker is unhappy in Saudi Arabia and wants out to maintain development and 2026 World Cup prospects.
- River Plate have been offered Núñez and are said to have set aside wages for a 2026 attempt, but discussions have not progressed beyond an initial contact.
- Núñez is under contract at Al-Hilal until 2028 with an estimated €45m market value, creating a steep outlay for any suitor.
- Since joining in August, he has made 11 appearances with five goals and two assists, and he was recently substituted with a knock in the King’s Cup against Al-Fateh.
- His salary is reported at around £20m per year, which complicates any quick move, and a rapid resale has been reported as potentially affecting add-on payments due to Liverpool.