Add-ons could follow but fee is lower than £60m wanted

Isak the top target if Uruguayan completes transfer

Liverpool have agreed a fee of €53m (£46.3m) plus add-ons with Al-Hilal for Darwin Núñez. The Uruguay international is expected to complete a move to the Saudi Pro League once personal terms have been finalised.

Núñez was interested in a transfer to Saudi Arabia in January, when Liverpool rejected £60m from Al-Nassr as they prioritised winning the Premier League. The player and his representatives reiterated their desire for a move this summer.

Núñez made some important contributions to Liverpool’s successful pursuit of the title but started only eight Premier League games last season and struggled to adapt to Arne Slot’s tactics.