Barcelona will prioritise signing 27-year-old Colombian international Luis Diaz from Liverpool in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Luis Diaz is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The reigning La Liga champions have identified the Liverpool offensive mainstay as their priority target heading into the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the Merseyside club will demand over €80 million to part ways with the 27-year-old.
Luis Diaz and his Liverpool journey
Luis Diaz has been a regular in the final third for Liverpool since arriving from FC Porto in January 2022. The Colombian international spent his formative years in his homeland before arriving in Europe half a decade ago. He rose in prominence during his stint with FC Porto before moving to England over two years ago.
The 27-year-old has enjoyed a solid 2023/24 campaign thus far despite some off-field distractions. Diaz has amassed 13 goals and four assists in 46 appearances across all competitions, although his wastefulness in the final third has been a source of frustration for the Liverpool fans.
However, Diaz’s long-term Liverpool future is uncertain, even though his contract has over three years left to run out. His father’s comments have stirred up the conversation, although recent reports have claimed that he is committed to the Merseyside club. Meanwhile, the former FC Porto attacker is a target for a few high-profile clubs, including Barcelona.
Barcelona want Diaz
The report by Fichajes has suggested that Barcelona will prioritise signing Luis Diaz from Liverpool in the summer transfer window. The Catalan club’s interest in the Colombian winger is understandable amid uncertainties surrounding the futures of Raphinha and Ferran Torres.
However, Diaz’s price tag might pose a problem for Barcelona, with the report claiming Liverpool will demand over €80 million to part ways with him in the summer transfer window. However, the Merseyside club might not be open to a sale, with talks over a new contract likely to begin soon.
Barcelona might have identified Diaz as the priority target for the summer transfer window. However, they will unlikely have the funds to pay over €80 million to secure his services. It will be interesting to see which player bolsters the Barcelona attack this summer.
Why can’t this club leave our players alone, they buy players and completely destroy them 😞