Overview
- Núñez, named in Uruguay’s squad for Friday’s friendly at Wembley, has not played a Saudi Pro League match since Al Hilal dropped him from their league roster after signing Karim Benzema.
- He last featured for Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League, where different registration rules allowed him to play, scoring both goals in a 2-1 win over Al Wahda.
- Transfermarkt now values the striker at about £30 million, down from roughly £39 million at the time he left Liverpool, despite nine goals for Al Hilal this season.
- European interest is being reported from Tottenham, Newcastle, Napoli, AC Milan, Atlético Madrid and Juventus, though a reported £400,000-per-week salary could complicate any return.
- Back in England, he thanked Liverpool fans and said he misses them, while talkSPORT’s Simon Jordan cast his Saudi move as a choice that traded status and minutes for higher pay.