The Uruguayan Darwin Núñez is close to leaving Al-Hilal for the Portuguese league on a one-season loan, according to the Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiya.
The report did not mention the name of the team that will include Núñez, noting that he played for Benfica before moving to Liverpool and from there to Al-Hilal.
The report clarified that the player is also receiving interest from the American league.
The player participated with Al-Hilal's jersey in 24 matches across various competitions.
During which he scored nine goals and provided five decisive passes before his exit from the local squad during the second half of the season.
In the context of strengthening the Blue ranks, Portuguese player Pedro Neto of English club Chelsea emerges as a second option on Al-Hilal's management table to bolster the right-wing position, according to the source.
Neto is 26 years old, masters playing in both the right and left wing positions, is considered one of the Portuguese national team's players, and participated with them in the 2026 World Cup.
He played five matches and created one goal before the team's exit from the round of 16 against Spain.
During his second season with the Blues, he played 52 matches, scored ten goals, and created the same number in various competitions.
