Liverpool star unhappy after being denied winter exit

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly unhappy after he was denied the opportunity to leave the club, according to Football Insider.

The Uruguay international has been a fringe player under manager Arne Slot this campaign and he is widely expected to depart this summer.

However, it is reported that Nunez has cut a frustrated figure over recent weeks as he wanted to leave the Reds in the last transfer window.

Al-Hilal were interested in securing his services for around €70m. They asked permission to speak with Nunez, but the Reds rejected the proposal.

Nunez is said to be disappointed with the club's decision, considering he is now the third-choice striker behind Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota.

The Merseyside giants are expected to open the door for his exit later this year. It is likely that Al-Hilal will make a renewed move for him.

The Reds may want a marquee striker to replace the former Benfica man. Newcastle United's Alexander Isak is one of the names on their radar.