Liverpool have sold Darwin Nunez to Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal for £46.2m, bringing to an end the striker’s eventful three-year stay at Anfield. The Premier League champions will now explore the transfer market to see if they can sign another forward after the departures of Luis Diaz and Nunez.

Liverpool's Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez has joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal from the Premier League champions on a three-year deal, both clubs said on Saturday.

Darwin Núñez has completed his departure from Liverpool after his switch to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal was confirmed.

Joe Gomez is not yet ready to return from injury, though he should be back with the team “very soon”. Conor Bradley is also set to sit this one out with a minor knock. Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson;

The curtain-raiser for the new top-flight season in English football, the Community Shield, takes place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.