Liverpool latest: Darwin Nunez eyed for Premier League return as FSG back down

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Yet several developments away from the pitch have dominated the build-up.Arne Slot has been unable to retain the league title he secured in his debut campaign just 12 months earlier, though the possibility of competing in Europe's top club competition for 2026/27 offers some consolation. That's because the latter pair, alongside Bournemouth and Brighton, could overtake the Reds if they win all their remaining matches while Liverpool falter.READ MORE: Liverpool presented with transfer opportunity as 'unhappy' Barcelona ready to U-turnREAD MORE: Danny Murphy says Liverpool signing hasn't worked and wants him replaced with Newcastle starWhile pressure mounts on the pitch as Slot's team enters the final straight, several significant developments have unfolded off it.

While a return to Liverpool is nowhere near the table, several Premier League clubs have expressed interest in Nunez given his predicament.Newcastle United and Chelsea are understood to be tracking his situation. The Swedish forward has struggled with fitness issues since joining the club, having only recently returned from a leg fracture.Not yet at his peak, it will be intriguing to observe how he fares in 2026/27 with a complete pre-season programme behind him and ample opportunity to demonstrate his worth in the absence of the injured Hugo Ekitike.FSG reverse decision after fan protestsLiverpool's owners have abandoned proposals to raise ticket prices over the next three seasons following widespread demonstrations from supporters.

Both the club and the Supporters Board are committed to exploring a longer-term solution that works in the interests of all."The club also remains committed to managing its cost challenges responsibly, giving advance notice to supporters and certainty to its own financial planning to remain competitive at the highest levels of football."The Spirit of Shankly supporters' group issued their own response, writing: "We understand disappointment at next season's increase in ticket prices will remain for some, but there will be none the season after and we want to assure fans we will continue talks with the club and do our best to find other ways to prevent future rises."Our matchday culture has also been top of the agenda recently and again, SOS, as part of the Supporters' Board, will work to protect it. We would like to thank those at LFC who have listened to us and engaged with us, not all club hierarchies would have done the same.