The Saudi side, now led by former Inter manager Simone Inzaghi, have been chasing a blockbuster attacking signing ever since Neymar’s departure. Interest in Victor Osimhen, Alexander Isak and Benjamin Šeško has amounted to nothing, however, and now Núñez sits atop the wishlist.

Al Hilal have identified Darwin Nunez as their priority target to strengthen in attack and are now stepping up efforts aimed at landing the Liverpool striker. Nunez was wanted by another Saudi Arabian club — Al Nassr — during the January transfer window before Al Hilal were told the conditions of a deal after contacting Liverpool in June.

Al Hilal are stepping up their pursuit of Darwin Nunez, talkSPORT understands. talkSPORT revealed Al Hilal’s interest in the Uruguay forward in June but the Saudi Arabian club waited to formally