Darwin Núñez is expected to leave Al-Hilal in the summer transfer window, with a surprising transfer possibility now emerging.
The Uruguay striker has had a difficult start to life in Saudi Arabia after leaving Liverpool following their Premier League title win, where he had fallen out of favour under Arne Slot.
The 26-year-old began strongly in the Middle East, scoring four goals and providing two assists in his first five matches. However, after Karim Benzema joined from Al-Ittihad, Núñez was removed from the Saudi Pro League squad in February 2026 due to foreign player limits.
This meant he was only available for AFC Champions League matches, which ended his domestic season early and raised doubts about his future.
Barcelona have been linked with a move for him if they fail to sign Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The report also suggests a surprising possibility, with Liverpool monitoring the situation and considering a possible return for the forward.
