Darwin Nunez set to finally join new club after Premier League speculation

Darwin Nunez's next move has been revealed after huge speculation surrounding the former Liverpool star's future.

Nunez left the Reds last summer, signing for Al Hilal in a £46.3 million move. The Uruguayan scored nine goals in 24 appearances in the Saudi Pro League as Al Hilal finished second to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.

However, he was left out of the club's league squad following the arrival of Karim Benzema from Al Ittihad as there was a limit on foreign players.

Al Hilal have brought in Crysencio Summerville from West Ham as their marquee signing and there has been persistent rumours linking Nunez with a move away.

Nunez was linked with a shock return to Liverpool, with Chelsea and Newcastle also credited with interest in the former Benfica striker.

Barcelona were also touted as a potential destination, along with MLS side Atlanta United and Turkish giants Besiktas and Trabzonspor - who recently signed his former teammate Mo Salah in a monumental transfer.

There was even talk that he could move to AC Milan, now managed by Ruben Amorim.

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However, according to the latest information from Fabrizo Romano, Nunez never had any agreement with the pair of Turkish clubs and is now set to stay in Saudi Arabia.

The 27-year-old is said to be close to joining Diriyah Club, with the deal at advanced stage.

Diriyah, who have former Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman as their sporting director, have been on an upwards trajectory in the past couple of seasons - securing back-to-back promotions to reach the Saudi Pro League.

Ex-Wolves boss Bruno Lage has just been announced as their new manager for their maiden top division campaign.

Al Hilal set to replace Darwin Nunez with Premier League star

Al Hilal already have their sights on a direct replacement for Nunez, with the club moving to sign Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins.

Al Hilal tabled a £38.5 million bid for the ex Brentford man but saw the former offer rejected by Villa, who have placed a higher valuation on him.

However, according to David Ornstein from The Athletic, the matter is not closed as Al Hilal still feel as though a deal is possible and talks are continuing between all parties.

Villa want to keep Watkins, who scored 21 goals in 55 games in all competitions and has two years remaining on his contract.

He has not kicked up a fuss and has continued to train as normal, though Romano claims he is keen on the transfer.

Watkins was previously a target for both Manchester United and Arsenal but could now be the next Englishman to move to Saudi.

Villa have Tammy Abraham and 17-year-old sensation Brian Madjo as their striker options, though they are said to be looking at other options and could turn to Chelsea's out-of-favour forward Nicolas Jackson.