Liverpool sends fans wild with Darwin Nunez message amid transfer return rumors
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Liverpool fans have once again urged the club to re-sign Darwin Nunez this summer, with the Reds having inadvertently fuelled rumors of a return for the strikerDarwin Nunez looks set to be on the move again this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has once again sent fans wild after sending a new message to Darwin Nunez on the striker’s birthday.Nunez looks set to be on the lookout for a new club this summer, with his time in Saudi Arabia looking as though it is coming to an end. Reports have indicated that his contract at Al-Hilal could be terminated, which would make him available as a free agent.The 27-year-old has not played for the club since February, having been dropped from the league squad following the signing of Karim Benzema in January, and some Liverpool fans believe the time is right for him to return to Anfield.Supporters have been calling for Liverpool to re-sign Nunez if he does become available, with the calls on social media leading to unfounded speculation that he would be returning to Anfield.Although the prospect of Nunez coming back to Merseyside has been quashed, fans still took the opportunity to urge the club to bring him back as Liverpool wished him a happy birthday on Wednesday.Responding to the message on X, one fan replied: “Happy birthday Nunez I lowkey miss him!”Another said: “Get our boy back!
Chaos FC!”Content cannot be displayed without consentOne supporter remarked: “Happy Birthday my goat Darwizy, I hate to say it but we actually need to get Darwin back @LFC, we are short of striker as it is now, please take back our Darwin for free.”And another responded: “Happy birthday Darwin all Liverpool fans are waiting to have you back at Anfield, we love you.”The latest messages come after Liverpool inadvertently fueled speculation of a return earlier in the month, having also marked the anniversary of Nunez’s signing from Benfica back in 2022.Although the Reds have no plans to bring the striker back, reports have claimed that Nunez would be keen to return to Anfield, having already admitted that he misses the club’s fans.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss them [the people of Liverpool]," Nunez told AUFTV in March.
"The truth is, they made me feel very welcome, and my family too."During some difficult times I went through personally, the people always gave me that affection, that support, and that was very important to me, and obviously I miss Liverpool."Nunez is currently with Uruguay at this summer’s World Cup, although his struggles have continued as his country faces the embarrassment of an early exit from the tournament.Uruguay has only managed to muster two points from its opening games against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, with Nunez having been dropped to the bench for the latter. With Spain still to play in its final group game, the two-time world champion needs a win to guarantee a spot in the knockout stages.