Return on the horizon. Chelsea and Newcastle set to battle for star striker
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Two Premier League giants are vying to land Al Hilal's prolific forward.
Details: According to TEAMtalk, London’s Chelsea and Newcastle United are ready to join the race for 26-year-old Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez, currently with Al Hilal.
With Benzema’s arrival at Al Hilal, Núñez was dropped from the Saudi Pro League squad, drastically reducing his playing time—a situation the forward is not prepared to accept.
Núñez is eager for a return to Europe and has even hinted he wouldn’t rule out playing for another English club besides Liverpool.
Darwin Núñez joined Al Hilal last August from Liverpool for €53 million. He has featured in just 24 matches for the Saudi powerhouse, netting 9 goals and providing 5 assists. His current market value, as per Transfermarkt, stands at €25 million.
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