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Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe Reds are experiencing a summer of change, with the latest player to exit being a seemingly Real Madrid-bound Ibrahima Konate.Liverpool, who saw the departures of club legends Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, now have the opportunity to see an ex-Reds man in new boss Andoni Iraolas line-up.The Spaniard, whose first season at the helm in Liverpool will be largely spent rectifying the many mistakes made by previous manager Arne Slot, has glaring holes in his squad but this homecoming transfer could make his life a little easier.Liverpool could get Darwin Nunez back for freeDarwin Nunez, signed by Jurgen Klopp during the summer of 2022 for a whopping price tag that he never quite lived up to, could see his playing days be spent at Anfield once more.According to a report from TEAMtalk, the Uruguayan has been offered to a small selection of teams as a free agent, with Liverpool being firmly at the table. You may like Andoni Iraola plots rescue mission with first Liverpool transfer as former Bournemouth star wanted: report 100m Liverpool signing on the cards, as Reds eye the next Semenyo: report Andoni Iraola's first three Liverpool tasks are daunting and monumental - but achievable Nunez, whose Liverpool career is often remembered as being distinctly underwhelming despite its Premier League title-winning end, recently made the move to the Saudi Pro League.Joining Al-Hilal at the start of the 2025/26 campaign, the 26-year-old scored nine times in 24 appearances before being cut from the squad courtesy of the countrys foreign player limits.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.His final game played for the Saudi giants came in February, scoring twice in a 2-1 AFC Champions League Elite victory over Al-Wahda, and the ex-Reds mans contract with Al-Hilal has now been mutually terminated.Nunez is now assessing his options ahead of a summer move, with Benfica being one notable club expected to challenge Liverpool in seeing the Uruguayan return.The report also states that there are whispers in Spain over the 26-year-old already having green-lit a move back to Anfield, where he would arrive as a free agent at no transfer cost. What to read next Liverpool REGRET transfer business as another Reds legend departs: report Liverpool lose out on �130m windfall after latest transfer disappointment - but is standing your ground such a bad thing? Who are Andoni Iraolas Liverpool assistants? Get VIP Liverpool tickets for next season HERE with Seat Unique!Seat Unique tickets at Anfield offer a fantastic matchday. You get premium padded seats in the new Anfield Road stand (Block AM5, front rows) and access to the Brodies Lounge for three hours pre-match. Enjoy street food, a complimentary half-time drink, a matchday programme, and entertainment, including a Liverpool legend appearance, making it a truly elevated experience.View DealLiverpool fans wont be shocked to learn that Nunezs famed finishing did not improve overseas, scoring six league goals from a huge 11.48xG.Under Jurgen Klopp, who gave the Uruguayan the vast majority of his starts in a Liverpool shirt, Nunez paired 11 league goals with 27 Big Chances Missed in the 2023/24 Premier League season, and nine goals with 20 Big Chances Missed in his debut campaign.With Iraola facing a significant lack of attacking depth heading into his first season at the helm, a homecoming for the 26-year-old could provide great value.Even in a rotational role, Nunez is an xG magnet guaranteed to create chances through his movement, even if those chances are missed more often than they are converted.With Hugo Ekitike sidelined for the foreseeable future following his horror injury against PSG last season and Iraolas chaotic, aggressive style of attacking football matching Nunezs strengths a Liverpool homecoming appears more beneficial for both parties than some might expect.TOPICSDarwin NunezLiverpoolAl HilalPremier LeagueSaudi Pro LeagueKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
