Chelsea eyeing move for former Liverpool player just one year on from Anfield exit
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Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League opponents could be ready to make a move for one of Arne Slot’s ex-players this summer.Chelsea and the Reds clash at Anfield on Saturday, with four key players missing for Slot prior to the match.Liverpool have struggled since the 2025 summer window, which saw a huge squad overhaul, including the now-reported Blues target, Darwin Nunez. Ekitike vs Pedro! 🥊 Who has had the best debut season at their new clubs?
Credit: Antonio Borga/Eurasia Sport Images/Chris Lee/Chelsea FC/Getty Images Chelsea linked as Darwin Nunez open to Premier League returnJournalist Sebastien Vidal shared the update via X/Twitter, saying Nunez is now ready to secure a fresh move.He stated: “Darwin Nunez could already leave Al-Hilal this summer.“The Uruguayan striker would have reached an agreement to depart after a difficult season in Saudi Arabia, and a return to the Premier League is already being discussed.“Chelsea is among the clubs keeping an eye on his situation”.Nunez has been handed 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring nine goals and assisting five.He has been axed from the squad in the league, though, and has not played in the Saudi Pro League since early February.Liverpool made a mistake selling Darwin NunezWhile Nunez does obviously have his shortcomings, he provided something that is lacking in Liverpool’s forward line now. Intensity.Didi Hamann explained what Liverpool are missing now that Nunez and Luis Diaz have been sold earlier this season.He said: “In Diaz and in Nunez, they had hardworking players, and we’ve seen Diaz here (Bayern Munich).
I don’t think he’s the most gifted player, but I think that’s also a reason that Bayern Munich’s doing so well, because he does a lot of the dirty work, a lot of the work nobody sees.”They were also both among the quicker forwards at Anfield, with Cody Gakpo not offering Slot the pace he desires from his wingers.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox