Liverpool boss Arne Slot has admitted there is “a chance” Darwin Nunez will leave Anfield this summer, as the club edges closer to agreeing a deal with Saudi side Al-Hilal. The Uruguayan striker, who joined for £64 million three years ago, could be on his way after scoring 40 goals in 143 appearances for the Reds.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confessed Darwin Núñez could leave the club in the coming days but refused to be drawn on whether Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak could replace him.

Like all good showmen, the Uruguayan striker is leaving Liverpool fans wanting more – for him, that was always the problem