Al Hilal makes Darwin Nunez available for loan amid Barcelona interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Al Hilal is set to loan Darwin Nunez after failing to secure a satisfactory transfer. The Uruguayan striker has not adapted well in Saudi Arabia, prompting the club to seek a loan deal. Barcelona has been informed of his availability but has not initiated formal negotiations. The Catalan club remains focused on other targets, Julian Alvarez, while considering Nunez as a potential alternative. Al Hilal hopes a loan move will help Nunez rebuild his career before a permanent sale next summer.
- •Darwin Nunez is available for loan from Al Hilal.
- •Barcelona is monitoring Nunez's situation but has not started talks.
- •Al Hilal aims to cover Nunez's salary in a loan agreement.
- •The striker has struggled with his performance in Saudi Arabia.
- •Barcelona prioritizes other transfer targets, particularly Julian Alvarez.
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona offered chance to sign South American forward as Al Hilal open to loan exit
"Al Hilal have decided to make Darwin Nunez available for loan after entering August without receiving a satisfactory offer for the Uruguayan striker, with FC Barcelona keeping an eye.Indeed, according...
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