Liverpool, Chelsea and Barcelona are all reportedly positioning themselves for a surprise move for Darwin Núñez, with the striker’s difficult spell at Al Hilal potentially coming to an early end.According to Mundo Deportivo, Al Hilal have been exploring a mutual contract termination with the Uruguayan’s representatives after a frustrating season in Saudi Arabia.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThe situation has escalated because Núñez was unregistered from Al Hilal’s Saudi Pro League squad in February, partly due to foreign player limits after the arrival of Karim Benzema.TalkSPORT reported that he managed only 24 appearances and 14 goal contributions during his time in Saudi Arabia, despite earning around £400,000 per week.Liverpool links bring an emotion twist for NúñezThe most eye-catching part of the story is his reported desire to return to Anfield.Núñez is hopeful of a Liverpool comeback after leaving the club only last year in a deal worth around €50m.Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustFrom a football point of view, the idea is not completely ridiculous.Liverpool lacked chaos, power and direct running at times last season, and Núñez always brought that.His finishing was inconsistent, but his energy and movement gave defenders problems.More Stories / Latest NewsMan United and Chelsea ready to pounce as Barcelona prepare midfield saleJun 9 2026, 9:16Shock Liverpool return for attacker has the potential to become the biggest summer storyJun 9 2026, 9:08Just in: Arsenal face huge price barrier in pursuit of Premier League starletJun 9 2026, 8:55Chelsea and Barcelona are ready to provide competitionChelsea’s interest is understandable if they want another powerful forward, while Barcelona are also looking at cheaper attacking options.Barça see Núñez as a potential low-cost alternative as they assess their forward options.However, Barcelona’s finances and Chelsea’s crowded squad could both complicate matters.Liverpool may actually offer the clearest emotional route, but only if Andoni Iraola wants him.Liverpool should only consider this if the financial package is sensible. Núñez is not perfect, and going back to a former club rarely guarantees success.Still, if he becomes available cheaply or as a free agent, it would be hard to ignore. At 26, he still has peak years ahead of him, and Anfield already knows what he can offer.Liverpool could use clever transfer tactic in order to sign Diomande from RB Leipzig The post Shock Liverpool return for attacker has the potential to become the biggest summer story appeared first on CaughtOffside.