Atlanta United are reportedly exploring a blockbuster move to upgrade their attack, opening talks with former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez. The Uruguay international has emerged as a leading target as the club prepares for a potential designated player opening, although Atlanta are also pursuing Switzerland forward Breel Embolo.
Former Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has revealed his preference for Harry Kane over Erling Haaland, praising the England captain's superior tactical intelligence and link-up play. The legendary Uruguayan forward highlighted how Kane's unique ability to read the game and look for his team-mates sets him apart from other modern number nines.
Liverpool legend John Barnes has told GOAL what the summer transfer window needs to bring for new Reds boss Andoni Iraola, with Darwin Nunez seeing a shock return to Anfield speculated on. The mercurial Uruguayan striker will be allowed to leave Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal as a free agent, but is his chaos factor what is required in a new era on Merseyside?
Maxi Araujo struck late to rescue a 1-1 draw for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opener. Marcelo Bielsa’s side laboured for long periods and trailed after Abdulelah Al-Amri’s first-half goal, while Darwin Nunez was substituted at the break following a quiet display. Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais then produced a string of outstanding saves to preserve a valuable point.
Liverpool supporters have been sent into a frenzy following a cryptic social media post from the club's official account regarding former striker Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan forward, who left Anfield only last summer, is suddenly being linked with a sensational return to Merseyside as a free agent - with fans urging new boss Andoni Iraola to bring him home.
Darwin Nunez has reportedly become a free agent after mutually terminating his contract with Al-Hilal, opening the door to a surprise return to Liverpool. The Reds have been offered the chance to bring back the Uruguay international without paying a transfer fee as they assess options to strengthen their attack.
Darwin Nunez is on the verge of another new chapter in his career. Could the striker be heading back to the Premier League? According to the Daily Mirror, the 26-year-old has mutually terminated his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal.
Darwin Nunez is prepared to call time on his adventure in Saudi Arabia after reaching an agreement to leave Al-Hilal at the end of the current campaign. The former Liverpool striker has endured a difficult period in the Middle East, finding himself frozen out of the squad following a registration squeeze.
Juventus have officially contacted Al-Hilal to explore signing striker Darwin Nunez this summer. With the Uruguayan's Middle East adventure souring since he was excluded from the Saudi Pro League squad list by manager Simone Inzaghi for the rest of the season, a return to Europe hinges on the Italian giants securing Champions League qualification in a tight domestic top-four race.
Ex-Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly in line for a return to the Premier League. Displaced by Karim Benzema at Al-Hilal, Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Tottenham are all said to be monitoring the 26-year-old as he seeks a redemption arc to silence the critics who once labelled him a flop at Anfield.