Liverpool have dismissed suggestions that Darwin Nunez will return to Anfield and play under manager Andoni Iraola next season, according to a reliable journalist.<\/p>\n
There have been growing rumours this month that Nunez could join Liverpool in the summer transfer window<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n According to Mundo Deportivo, Nunez is \u2018awaiting news\u2019 for Liverpool<\/a><\/strong>, with the Uruguay international striker also ready to join Barcelona in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n Nunez<\/a><\/strong> could terminate his contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal after losing his place in the team after they signed Karim Benzema in January,<\/p>\n The 26-year-old, who spent three years at Liverpool<\/a><\/strong> between 2022 and 2025, has not played for Al-Hilal since February.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, it was sensationally reported that Nunez has a deal in place to return to Liverpool this summer.<\/p>\n READ: Romano reveals \u2018two reasons\u2019 Liverpool bid for Diomande was rejected with next offer to land \u2018quickly\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Hugo Ekitike will miss a large chunk of next season due to an Achilles rupture, with Alexander Isak the only senior recognised striker in the Liverpool squad under manager Andoni Iraola at the moment.<\/p>\n Journalist Martin Charquero posted on X at 1:36pm on June 15: \u201cATTENTION.<\/p>\n \u201cDarwin Nunez returns to Liverpool.<\/p>\n \u201cThe confirmation will not be given in these days since the player asked to be focused with the Uruguayan National Team. Information from @jpromeroh on #Minuto1\u201d<\/p>\n Liverpool dismiss Darwin Nunez to Anfield return rumour<\/strong><\/p>\n Liverpool have reacted to the rumours, with The Liverpool Echo\u2019s Liverpool FC correspondent, Paul Gorst, reporting that both the Reds and Nunez\u2019s agents have distanced themselves from the wild speculation.<\/p>\n READ MORE: The 20 most expensive defenders ever: Van Hecke knocks John Stones off the list<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n