Chelsea Transfer News: Chelsea’s transfer plans took a surprising turn this week. Mark Brus first broke the news that the Blues are seriously considering bringing Darwin Nunez back to England from Al Hilal this summer. The Uruguayan striker moved to the Saudi Pro League last summer in a deal worth roughly £46 million, but his time in Riyadh has been frustrating lately.
Chelsea Transfer News: Blues Eye Darwin Nunez Return To The Premier League
Nunez, who is now 26, lost his starting spot in Al Hilal’s league squad back in January after Karim Benzema arrived from Al-Ittihad. Because of the league’s strict eight-player limit on foreign stars, the club have been unable to register him for domestic games, leaving him to play only in the AFC Champions League. He scored twice against Al Wahda in February, proving he’s still a threat when he actually gets on the pitch. The report reveals that he will almost certainly leave this summer; most likely via an initial loan deal.
Chelsea and Newcastle United are currently at the front of the line, with insiders confirming that both clubs are very interested. The latest updates suggest Chelsea have liked Nunez for a while; the club view him as a player who can provide extra depth and energy up front. During his three years at Liverpool, he netted 25 Premier League goals and helped them win the title last season. While his £400,000-a-week salary at Al Hilal is a major hurdle, Nunez has hinted he’d take a pay cut just to get back to European football.
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Does Nunez Actually Fix Chelsea’s Striker Problem, Or Just Delay It?
The Nunez rumours come at a pivotal time for Chelsea. Currently sitting fourth under Liam Rosenior with 45 points, the team desperately needs a reliable goalscorer after Liam Delap’s recent dip in form. Nunez’s style, lots of running and high-intensity pressing, fits Rosenior’s tactics perfectly. However, his inconsistent finishing and his recent spell on the sidelines in Saudi Arabia make people wonder: is he a long-term solution, or just a quick fix?
