Luis Diaz could force a move out of Liverpool should ‘dream club’ Barcelona come in with an approach in the summer window.
According to Mundo Deportivo via Sport Witness, Luis Diaz might force a way out of Liverpool should Barcelona knock on the doors with an approach. The Colombian winger reportedly considers the Catalans as his dream club and will do whatever it takes to get a move through the door.
The links between Barcelona and Luis Diaz are nothing new, with reports stating the Catalans could rekindle their interest in the Colombian ahead of the summer. The winger has been a starter for Liverpool, although there have been a raft of criticism towards him as well as fellow attackers Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota this term.
Liverpool are eager to keep hold of the attacker especially with Mohamed Salah reportedly departing the club in the summer. The Merseysiders have been keen to renew the Colombian’s contract at the club, which will have two years left on it once the current campaign ends.
However, the twist in the tale in the summer could come from the player himself, who has not been open about his desire to quit but will force the issue if the circumstances dictate. For instance, the report states, that Diaz will reportedly force an exit if ‘dream club’ Barcelona comes knocking on the door with an approach in the summer.
Barcelona have been interested in Diaz for some time, and have reportedly reserved €60-70 million to sign the Colombian in the summer. Liverpool, for their part, are expected to demand a significant fee to offload the attacker, who they view as a key starter under Arne Slot with 18 goals and assists this season, which does make the issue rather complicated for the Catalans.
Will Luis Diaz leave Liverpool in the summer?
Barcelona are not alone in the race for Diaz, with the likes of Manchester City and PSG also interested in the Colombian winger. The Catalans might get the preference from the player, who views them as his ‘dream club’ and is reportedly open to waiting to one day play for them.
However, with two years left on his contract, the idea of a sale this summer might be relevant for Liverpool, who might not want a player strike in this scenario. Overall, Diaz might be in a strong position in the summer, although it would take an approach from Barcelona to get the ball rolling in the pursuit of the forward.
