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Newcastle Transfer Gossip with Darwin Nunez Lifeline and Wolves Defender Linked
Darwin Núñez is available due to Al Hilal’s foreign-player limits and attracts interest from Tottenham, Newcastle, Atlético Madrid, and Juventus amid high salary concerns.
- On Feb 22, 2026, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United were reported to be monitoring Darwin Núñez after he was left out of Al Hilal's squads due to strict foreign-player quotas following Karim Benzema's arrival.
- Background shows Núñez's move to Al Hilal and he has nine goals this season after leaving Anfield last summer, never establishing himself as first choice under Jurgen Klopp or Arne Slot.
- His reported 400,000 salary would be a major stumbling block, but Atlético Madrid and Juventus remain interested, Teamtalk reports.
- While the window opens in June, clubs are already preparing as Newcastle United have cash available after not spending in January, positioning them to act if a deal for Darwin Núñez materialises.
- The striker is said to be keen on a Premier League return, with reports suggesting he could be heading back if finances and squad rules align, as of Feb 22, 2026.
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Why ex-Liverpool flop’s best transfer option is Tottenham Hotspur
© IMAGO Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is set to leave Al-Hilal after Karim Benzema’s arrival froze him out of the club’s Saudi Pro League squad. Article continues under the video Saudi league rules allow a limited number of foreign players to be registered, and Al-Hilal signed Benzema and 18-year-old former Rennes wonderkid Kader Meite, causing a logjam in the forward positions. Nunez can only play in AFC Champions League games after his…
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FussballdatenThe former Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez could return to the Premier League in the coming season. His commitment is interested in Tottenham and Newcastle United. The Uruguayan is currently under contract with Al-Hilal, but his future in the club is very uncertain. Benfica Lisbon was the first club in Europe from Liverpool to Al-Hilal Núñez. After strong performances in Portugal, he switched to Liverpool for 85 million euros in 2022. On Anfield …
Tottenham eye move for Darwin Nunez
Darwin Nunez has been linked with a return to the Premier League in recent weeks, and Tottenham Hotspur could be a potential destination.According to a report from TEAMtalk, they have held talks with intermediaries regarding a move for 26 year old striker. Nunez is currently out of favour at Al-Hilal after the arrival of Karim Benzema. He cannot play in the Saudi Arabian League due to the strict foreign player quota, and he is desperate to leave…
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