Liverpool winger Luis Diaz has been linked with a move away from the club, with Barcelona keen on signing him.
According to a report from Daily Mirror, Liverpool have refused to listen to offers for Luis Diaz amid his links with Barcelona. The Colombian international has been a key player for the Reds, and losing him but weaken their attack.
The Premier League side paid €45 million to sign the 27-year-old, and there were rumours that they could consider selling him for an offer of around €120-140 million. However, the report from the Mirror claims that Liverpool will simply not let him leave.
Mohamed Salah has been linked with a move away from the club as well. The Egyptian will be out of contract in 2025, and Liverpool could be under pressure to sell him if he does not sign an extension with them.
They will not want to lose two of their wingers in one summer. Therefore, it is understandable why Liverpool are reluctant to lose the Colombian, although Salah has insisted that he will not leave anytime soon.
Luis Diaz has done quite well this season despite his injury problems. He has 11 goals and six assists across all competitions. The former Porto star is versatile enough to operate on both flanks, and he will add goals and creativity to the side if Barcelona can secure his services in the coming seasons.
The Spanish giants need to add more quality to their side and it is no surprise that they are looking at attackers.
Luis Diaz would have improved Barcelona
Diaz is at the peak of his powers, and he could have improved Barcelona going forward. The opportunity to join the Spanish club can be quite attractive for most players. South Americans often find it difficult to turn down clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid.
It will be interesting to see if the Colombian international pushes for a move away from Liverpool in case there is a concrete proposal from Barcelona on the table. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Liverpool will now hope to concentrate on their title race and finish the season strongly. If they can win a major trophy this season, they might be able to convince their players to commit the long-term futures to the club and resist the urge to leave.
