According to Team Talk, several Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United, have been alerted to the situation of 26-year-old Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez and are monitoring developments. The striker is set to become a free agent after agreeing to a mutual termination of his contract with Al-Hilal, and his representatives have begun discussions with clubs across Europe. The prospect of signing a proven Premier League performer without a transfer fee has reportedly generated interest from various teams. Interest is also present from elsewhere on the continent, with Benfica, Atletico Madrid, and Bayern Munich also being linked with the player. Núñez has 38 caps and 13 goals for Uruguay. In the 2025/2026 Saudi Pro League season, he has scored 6 goals and provided 4 assists in 16 appearances. His current Transfermarkt market value is €20.00m.