Juventus and Napoli transfers leave Darwin Nunez open for Inzaghi and Al-Hilal

Originally posted on Football Italia | Last updated Aug 4, 2025 8:18 AM ET

A series of transfer decisions involving Juventus , Napoli and Victor Osimhen leaves Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez as an increasingly possible option for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.

Darwin Nunez left looking at Saudi option after Juventus and Napoli decisions

The Uruguay international has been on Al-Hilal’s shopping list for close to two months, dating back to the beginning of June.

There had also been genuine interest in the former Benfica striker from a number of clubs in Serie A, most notably Napoli in their hunt for new attacking additions, and Juventus, who have not yet completed their centre-forward department for the 2025-26 season.

Napoli, however, have since brought in Lorenzo Lucca at a cost of around €35m, while Juventus are focused on bringing Randal Kolo Muani back in from Paris Saint-Germain.

Simone Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal have also missed out on one of their prime targets in former Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who has since moved back to Galatasaray on a permanent deal.

Darwin Nunez, meanwhile, has been holding out for a move to Europe, but nothing has materialised thus far.

The forward, who is increasingly likely to leave Liverpool this summer, has recently been involved in discussions with Al-Hilal head coach, Inzaghi, Football Italia understands.

As things stand, the Saudi Pro League option is becoming increasingly concrete for Darwin.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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