Liverpool F.C. are considering a shock return for Darwin Nunez this summer, according to reports. The Uruguayan striker was sold to Al-Hilal last summer for almost £50m, but has struggled in the Saudi Pro League. Nunez only scored six goals in 19 games before being left out of Al-Hilal's squad for the second-half of the season. Mundo Deportivo say Nunez is considering ripping up his contract as he seeks a summer move and has attracted interest from a host of European clubs. La Liga champions Barcelona are believed to be looking at Nunez as a possible replacement for departing striker Robert Lewandowski. Barca boss Hansi Flick has made Julian Alvarez his first-choice target for that position but a deal may not be easy given Atletico Madrid's stance and competition from Premier League champions Arsenal. Chelsea are said to be showing interest in Nunez and it is believed that incoming manager Xabi Alonso could 'facilitate' a move for the Uruguayan. Nunez could provide competition for Joao Pedro or even be a replacement for the Brazilian, who has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge. Liverpool's stance on a surprise return for Nunez is unclear but Andoni Iraola is keen to bolster the squad after replacing Arne Slot in the Anfield dugout. The Reds spent over £200m on strikers Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike last summer during an extraordinary spending spree. Ekitike was one of the few Liverpool players to impress during a difficult season, scoring 17 goals, but Isak missed the majority of the campaign through injury. If Liverpool are not interested, a Premier League move could still be on the cards for Nunez as Newcastle United are reportedly weighing up a move. Newcastle spent £69m to sign Nick Woltemade last summer but the Germany international only scored two goals in the second-half of the season.