Papers: Spurs and Newcastle interested in move for Darwin Nunez

Darwin Núñez could be poised for a swift return to English football, barely 12 months after leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. According to Tuesday’s Daily Express, both Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United have registered their interest in the 24-year-old striker ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Uruguay international’s debut season in the Saudi Pro League has reportedly done little to diminish his appeal to Premier League suitors, with Spurs and the Magpies monitoring developments ahead of potential offers. Neither club has yet formalised their approach, but the Express notes that Núñez is emerging as a surprise target as both clubs weigh attacking reinforcements.

Núñez’s possible Premier League comeback adds an intriguing subplot to a window that is already shaping up to be busy for the two North-East and North-London rivals. Tottenham, who have long sought a prolific No 9 to complement Son Heung-min and James Maddison, view Núñez as a candidate who already understands the rigours of English football. Newcastle, meanwhile, are exploring forward options as they prepare for a renewed push up the table and the added demands of European competition.

Any deal would represent a remarkable U-turn for a player who only last summer sealed a big-money switch to the Middle East, but the Express report underlines that both English clubs believe a transfer could be feasible should Al-Hilal entertain negotiations.

With the window still several weeks away, the situation remains fluid, yet the mere hint of Núñez returning to the Premier League—this time in the colours of Spurs or Newcastle—guarantees headlines and plenty of speculation in the build-up to the summer.