This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘No. 1 Target’—Darwin Nunez Linked With New Liverpool Escape Route After Saudi Approach. AC Milan have emerged as the latest contenders to sign Liverpool’s mercurial striker Darwin Núñez, according to reports in Italy.

Al Hilal have identified Darwin Nunez as their priority target to strengthen in attack and are now stepping up efforts aimed at landing the Liverpool striker. Nunez was wanted by another Saudi Arabian club — Al Nassr — during the January transfer window before Al Hilal were told the conditions of a deal after contacting Liverpool in June.