Darwin Nunez, a 26-year-old Uruguayan forward, is expected to leave Al-Hilal this summer after being sidelined following the arrival of Karim Benzema. While the club insists formal exit talks will wait for the offseason, discussions about his departure are already advanced. Central dealmakers have discussed a potential move to Al-Ittihad, but the Jeddah-based club are yet to learn of their budget and have other targets in mind. Nunez is also interested in exploring European options, with several clubs including Newcastle United, Juventus, and Chelsea recently linked. He has 38 caps and 13 goals for Uruguay and is under contract until June 2028. He moved from Liverpool in August 2025 for a fee that was reported to be €53 million. His current market value is listed by Transfermarkt at €25.00m.