Overview
- Núñez became a free agent after a mutual contract termination with Al‑Hilal in mid‑June, making him available without a transfer fee.
- Uruguayan outlets and a national‑team journalist have reported a done deal for a return to Liverpool, but transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano and club‑linked sources say there is no ongoing agreement.
- Núñez started Uruguay’s World Cup opener and was substituted at half‑time after a limited, error‑filled 45 minutes, a performance reporters linked to his lack of match minutes in Saudi Arabia.
- Several European clubs are said to be monitoring his availability and bookmakers have priced Liverpool among possible destinations, reflecting market speculation rather than confirmed interest.
- Any move is expected to wait until after Uruguay’s World Cup campaign, with clubs weighing his World Cup form, recent playing time, wage demands and Liverpool’s striker needs before opening formal talks.