Barcelona have made little secret of the truth that they’re pursuing Luis Diaz this summer time as their high goal. The Colombian winger has been picked out by Director of Soccer Deco and supervisor Hansi Flick as the best recruit this summer time, and they’re supposedly involved along with his camp attempting to advance a transfer.
It’s truthful to say it has been met with some scepticism, given Barcelona had the most efficient entrance three in European soccer final season in Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal. Have been Diaz a quintessential quantity 9, the transfer is likely to be simpler to know, however spending massive on a participant that theoretically would compete with Raphinha for a spot has raised eyebrows.
On Tuesday evening, Diaz made it clear simply why Deco is so eager on him although. Colombian drew 1-1 with Argentina in Buenos Aires within the South-American World Cup qualifiers, and the scoring was opened within the twenty third minute with a superb run from the 28-year-old.
Properly that is why Deco needs Luis Diaz at #FCBarcelona. #LFC pic.twitter.com/TCBt8hgU27
— Soccer España (@footballespana_) June 11, 2025
Liverpool not trying to promote Diaz
Barcelona have had an strategy rebuffed by Liverpool final week, one thing that was leaked to the press. They don’t seem to be trying to promote Diaz, and would solely think about presents of round €90-100m seemingly. Even so, Barcelona are reportedly unfazed by that stance, and see it as a negotiation tactic.
Barcelona options to Diaz
Barcelona have been taking a look at options to Diaz although, ought to their pursuit fail. Manchester United ahead Marcus Rashford is supposedly eager to attend it out for a transfer to Catalonia, and take a significant wage reduce.
The attainable signing of Ivan Perišić has nothing to do with the precedence signing of Luis Díaz. Each might arrive. @RogerTorello
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) June 11, 2025
The newer different, and most stunning, is veteran winger Ivan Perisic. Hansi Flick labored with the 36-year-old at Bayern Munich and reportedly feels he might be helpful in varied positions – he would be capable of arrive on a free switch.