Esteve Calzada is the CEO of Al-Hilal and was recently asked about the prospect of signing Nunez and Victor Osimhen. He refused to give a direct response to the deal but gave an answer.

Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal remain among the clubs keen on signing Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez this summer. The Uruguayan looks set to leave Anfield after struggling to nail down a place ...

Maybe Al-Hilal will come into focus later in the window in the event that Darwin doesn’t attract the right bids from clubs in Europe. But for now, it looks like they can be counted out too.

Al-Hilal ready to spend but face European resistance Al-Hilal, ever ambitious in their recruitment drive, were the first to make an official approach for Nunez.

AC Milan have made a move to trump Napoli for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez. Al-Hilal are also interested in the Uruguay international, who is available from the Premier League champions for €70m.