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Darwin Nunez has scored five goals in four pre-season games for Liverpool Al-Hilal have reached an agreement to sign Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez for 53m euros (£46. 3m) Nunez is now expected to undergo a medical ahead of his move to the Saudi Pro League. The 26-year-old Uruguay international joined the Reds in June 2022 from Portuguese side Benfica for an initial fee of £64m. Nunez has scored 40 goals in 143 appearances but only started eight Premier League games during Liverpool's title-winning campaign last season. Selling Nunez would financially boost the Reds' chances of signing Newcastle striker Alexander Isak in this transfer window. The Magpies turned down an opening offer of £110m from Liverpool last week as they value the 25-year-old Sweden international at around £150m. 'Best for both parties that he moves on' Lyon sign Liverpool midfielder Morton for £15m Liverpool's busy summer of signings include Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a club record £116m plus French forward Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth £79m, pushing their spending past £250m. The Reds have also sold Colombia winger Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich for £65. 5m and midfielder Tyler Morton to Lyon for £15m, while England Under-21 midfielder Harvey Elliott could also leave the club. Nunez has also been a target for Italian champions Napoli this summer while other European sides have shown an interest. In January, Liverpool reportedly rejected a bid worth 70m euros (£61m) from Saudi's Al-Nassr. Nunez managed just seven goals across all competitions last season, however, he has scored five goals during the club's four pre-season games, including a hat-trick inside 20 minutes against Stoke in July. Al-Hilal, who are coached by former Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi, finished second in the Saudi Pro League last season. The Saudi side features former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves, ex-Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo and former Fulham and Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, as well as Senegal centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. Latest Liverpool news, analysis and fan views Get Liverpool news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Al-Hilal agree £46m deal for Liverpool's Nunez Maddison to miss majority of season with torn ACL Transfer news: Al-Hilal agree fee with Liverpool for Nunez; Maddison suffers ACL injury A con artist with multiple fake identities hides a dark past What does Maisie Adam want banished to Room 101? Newly uncovered evidence as experts pursue justice What are the odds of finding true love? My 30-year-old world record 'not a good sign for athletics' - Edwards When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Newcastle's summer of frustration - what's going on? When do top European leagues start - and who will star? Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals. Video Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals Debt, delays & desperation - how Sheff Wed crisis impacts fans Why is it so hard to break into the NFL? Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs From Premier League title to yo-yo club - Leicester's unforgettable decade Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon Man Utd, Newcastle. .. or neither? Sesko's choices 'Winning the Ashes would be Stokes' greatest miracle' How will Russell feel about Mercedes contract saga? How to win at FPL - our experts give their best tips Lions tour awards - best player, moment and try, and a word on the Welshman. .. 'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win. Video'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win 'I needed to get myself together' - Fitzpatrick on finding form Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.