Since Liverpool officially announced the signing of Frankfurt forward Ékitiké this week, the arrival of this French striker may mean pushing Núñez further towards departure, but Liverpool's forward line still faces competition.
If Luis Díaz also leaves, his position could be filled by targets such as Isak and Rodrygo. Additionally, the team still has Gakpo, Salah, and Chiesa. In one and a half seasons in the Bundesliga, Ékitiké has shown a new level, but he still needs to prove himself in the Premier League, as the intensity and physicality here are completely different.
With Núñez highly likely to leave Anfield this summer, the Uruguayan forward remains one of Al Hilal's transfer options. Previously, Serie A side Napoli was also closely monitoring his situation, but due to transaction costs, Núñez is actually no longer in Napoli's considerations. As an alternative, they have signed Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca.
Currently, the Saudi club is holding internal discussions on whether to make a formal bid to Liverpool, with head coach Simone Inzaghi set to play a key role in the decision. It is certain that Al Hilal will definitely sign a forward this summer.
In any case, Liverpool's valuation of Núñez is based on a €70 million offer from Al Nassr that they rejected in January this year – this is the price for a sale to a Saudi club.
