Whereas Barcelona stay unsure about what cash they must spend this summer season, that has not stopped them being linked to, nor transferring for, among the recreation’s high stars. Reportedly considered one of their high targets is Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, who’s at a contract stalemate with the Merseyside membership.
Liverpool are seemingly pleased with Diaz and eager to maintain him, however have but to succeed in an settlement over a brand new contract, together with his present deal expiring in 2027. It implies that if Liverpool have been to determine to promote Diaz, then this summer season can be their remaining likelihood to take action earlier than going through the prospect of accepting a diminished price subsequent summer season, or shedding him without spending a dime within the worst-case state of affairs two seasons down the road.
In response to Fabrizio Romano, Diaz has a ‘concrete chance’ of leaving Liverpool this summer season. The Italian switch journalist explains that Diaz was already the topic of approaches final summer season from Saudi Arabia and curiosity from Manchester Metropolis. The previous are prone to retain an curiosity within the Colombian worldwide, however after all Barcelona are additionally fascinated by him.
His data is that Diaz could be very a lot appreciated by some inside Barcelona, and that they’re prioritising a transfer for a left winger in the summertime switch window. Romano does point out doubts about their monetary state of affairs too. Earlier experiences have cited an asking worth of no less than €70m for Diaz, which definitely appears on the restrict of their spending energy, however Diaz does seem like considered one of their priorities.
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Maybe probably the most fascinating a part of their pursuit of a left winger is that it means a star must drop out of their attacking line-up. Dani Olmo was solely signed final summer season, whereas Raphinha, who may transfer centrally, has been arguably Barcelona’s greatest participant this season. Both may maybe play as a striker, however Robert Lewandowski can also be Barcelona’s solely pure quantity 9 choice, though Ferran Torres appears more and more at house by the center.