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Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has been linked with a move. (Image: Catherine Ivill – AMA\/Getty Images)<\/p>\nDarwin Nunez faces an uncertain future at Liverpool FC this summer after the arrival of Hugo Ekitike.Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has been linked with a move. (Image: Catherine Ivill – AMA\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Liverpool will continue their pre-season training at the AXA Training Centre on Saturday afternoon after returning from a tour of the Far East earlier this week. The Premier League<\/a> champions jetted out to Hong Kong and Japan to play friendlies against AC Milan and J-League side Yokohama F. Marinos.<\/p>\n But it was the news back in England that Liverpool were interested in Newcastle United superstar, Alexander Isak<\/a>, that dominated headlines over that stay in the Far East. But you already knew that, didn’t you?<\/p>\n Here, the ECHO looks at some of the latest news and rumours you might have missed;<\/p>\n READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: Inside Liverpool and adidas global plans as 10-year deal starts<\/a>READ MORE: James Milner makes classy Diogo Jota gesture after Liverpool star’s tragic death<\/a>Darwin Nunez ‘in talks’ with Al-Hilal<\/p>\n Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal are reportedly in talks with Darwin Nunez<\/a>‘s camp about a possible move for the Liverpool<\/a> striker this summer.<\/p>\n The 26-year-old has fallen out of favour under Arne Slot at Anfield<\/a> and started just one Premier League game in 2025 as the Reds romped to a second title in five years.<\/p>\n Now, after Liverpool signed Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt last month, Fabrizio Romano has reported the Uruguayan is high on Al-Hilal’s list of targets.<\/p>\n Nunez has two years left on his current agreement at Anfield.<\/p>\n Liverpool defender seals loan switch<\/p>\n Promising defender Isaac Mabaya has joined Wigan Athletic on a loan deal until the end of the season.<\/p>\n Mabaya, 20, has been on Liverpool’s books since the age of six, while he made his debut in a 1-0 FA Cup<\/a> defeat to Plymouth earlier this year.<\/p>\n However, the England youth international is now set for a new type of test as he prepares for his first campaign as a professional in the men’s game.<\/p>\n Reflecting on his move to the DW Stadium, Mabaya said: “I’m delighted to be here and can’t wait to get started.<\/p>\n “Speaking to the head coach about what he expects from me, I believe I can bring value to the team.<\/p>\n “I’ve had a few conversations with the gaffer, and I really like his philosophies and way of playing. I think it will be a great place to develop my career.<\/p>\n “I know how big the club is, and can’t wait to play in front of the fans.<\/p>\n “I’ve heard about how important the supporters are to the team, and how good the fan-base is, and I can’t wait to play in front of them!”<\/p>\n