Colombian winger Luis Diaz could be a surprise departure from Liverpool this summer with Spanish giants Barcelona chasing his services having previously held interest in the former Porto star
Luis Diaz’s Liverpool future is in considerable doubt with Barcelona set to launch a raid for the winger. The Spanish giants have previously held an interest in the Colombian wideman but their dire financial situation has seen a move shelved.
But that could all be set to change over the coming months. Diaz’s future at Anfield is far from certain given he has just two years left on his current deal.
It leaves Liverpool very few opportunities to earn a considerable amount for his services and it appears Barcelona have a plan in place. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants are going ‘all out’ to sign the former Porto star having abandoned a move for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
Liverpool are determined to keep Diaz after his standout season last term but Barcelona recognise that stance is completely ‘normal’ and could change towards the end of the window. The Spaniards believe the Reds might be more inclined to accept later this summer as they attempt to recoup some funds following heavy spending.
Liverpool have already spent £35m on Jeremie Frimpong and are expected to break the British transfer record with a move for his former Bayer Leverkusen teammate Florian Wirtz. Meanwhile, Diaz has spoken out on his future and revealed that he has been holding talks with other clubs.
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Speaking in a Colombia press conference, he said: “We are currently in contact with Liverpool, because we are talking to clubs, and that’s normal given the transfer market that’s opening. We’re trying to arrange what’s best for us.”
He added: “We’re talking to clubs, it’s normal in the market and we’re looking at what’s best for us. I’m waiting to see what happens. I’m very happy at Liverpool, I’ve always said so. They’ve welcomed me very well from day one. If they give us a good renewal or I stay there for two years, I’ll be happy. Now it’s up to them.”
Diaz’s father has already admitted that it would be a ‘dream’ for his son to one day represent Barcelona. He said: “It is true that Luis is a loyal Barcelona supporter and that it would be his dream if he arrived at Barcelona.
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“But, until this moment, thank Porto and Liverpool for the welcome with Luis and the way they received him. He is a player who has an easy time earning things because of his way of being, his humility, his work. He gives himself, he is a very disciplined player – thank God.
“If there are chances for Lucho to arrive at Barcelona, he would have no problem. Because it is an elite team and is among the first in the world.”
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