Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing 25-year-old Portuguese international Rafael Leao from AC Milan in the summer transfer window.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Liverpool are lining up a move for 25-year-old AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao as a potential replacement for Luis Diaz, who has been linked with an exit from the Merseyside club.
The Portuguese international is reportedly on the radar of Barcelona as well, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool can get the deal done. Leao has proven himself in Italian football over the years, and he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League as well.
The Portuguese international is versatile enough to operate on both flanks as well as the centre forward berth. He could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for Liverpool. Leao has 18 goal contributions this season.
The player is entering the peak years of his career, and he will want to compete at the highest level. Liverpool and Barcelona will be attractive destinations for the player. It remains to be seen where he ends up. It is fair to assume that Liverpool will have more financial resources compared to the Spanish club. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal across the line.
Diaz has been linked with Barcelona
Luis Diaz has been linked with the move to Barcelona and it remains to be seen whether the Blaugrana decide to make a move for the Colombian in the summer transfer window. The Colombian international has proven himself in the Premier League, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for the Spanish club. He will add pace, flair, and goals to the side.
Barcelona need more depth in the final third, and the Liverpool star will add some much needed unpredictability to the side. Diaz has proven himself in England, and he might be open to taking up a new challenge at the stage of his career.
The opportunity to showcase qualities in La Liga could be quite tempting and Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in the world. Diaz will certainly be attracted to the idea of joining them if there is a concrete proposal ahead of him. So, it will not be surprising to see Liverpool launching the offensive for Leao if Diaz departs from Anfield in the coming months.
