Newcastle United monitors Darwin Nunez ahead of Al-Hilal exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Newcastle United is observing Darwin Nunez, a forward from Al-Hilal, who is poised to become a free agent. Nunez is in negotiations to end his contract with the Saudi Pro League club, having seen limited playing time since February due to foreign player registration rules. Following Al-Hilal's signing of Karim Benzema, Nunez finds himself without a role in the first team. Newcastle may consider signing him as they look to bolster their squad this summer.
- •Darwin Nunez is set to terminate his contract with Al-Hilal.
- •Nunez has not played since February due to registration issues.
- •He joined Al-Hilal last summer for €53 million from Liverpool.
- •Newcastle United could pursue Nunez as a free agent.
- •Al-Hilal's signing of Karim Benzema altered player registration dynamics.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle United keeping an eye on Darwin Nunez ahead of impending Al-Hilal departure
"Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez, who is set to become a free agent. The 26-year-old forward is in talks to terminate his contract with the Saudi Pro League si...
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