DEVASTATING NEWS: Coming Live From Anfield, Liverpool To Sell Star Player To Barcelona In Exchange For Barcelona FLOP. Liverpool Are In The Market For A Winger And Arne Slot Is Eager To Get One And Might Be Forced To Make A Deal That Will Cost The Club In The Future. According To Reports, Liverpool Is Likely To Sell Luis Diaz As Barcelona Have Resumed Their Chase Of Liverpool Attacker Luis Diaz. European Giants Willing To Sell Key Player In Exchange For Barcelona FLOP.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona has revived their interest in acquiring Liverpool’s Luis Diaz. This move aligns with their strategic goal under Hansi Flick to bolster the left side of their starting lineup, which currently suffers from limited options on the left wing.
In their pursuit of the 27-year-old Colombian winger from Liverpool, Barcelona is considering the possibility of parting ways with Raphinha. Despite Raphinha’s impressive track record of 20 goals and 25 assists in 87 appearances, there are rumors circulating that the 27-year-old Brazilian may seek a transfer, despite having a contract with Barcelona until 2027.
However, Liverpool is hesitant to let go of Diaz, whom they acquired from FC Porto in January 2022 for a reported fee of ÂŁ50 million, including add-ons (as reported by Daily Mail). Since his arrival, Diaz has contributed significantly, tallying 24 goals and 13 assists in 98 appearances. Although there have been speculations about potential transfers for various Liverpool players following Jurgen Klopp’s departure, the club’s priority remains retaining key assets like Diaz.
Barcelona perceives Diaz as an upgrade over Raphinha, particularly with Lamine Yamal occupying the right flank. Despite receiving an offer from Saudi Arabia, Raphinha has shown no interest in relocating to the Middle East. Barcelona is currently awaiting further offers for Raphinha before advancing their pursuit of Diaz. Reports suggest that Barcelona’s sporting director Deco and his team regard Diaz as a perfect fit, valuing not only his age but also his mentality.
Diaz played a pivotal role for Liverpool last season, featuring in 51 matches across all competitions, where he scored 10 goals and provided five assists. As Liverpool’s new manager Arne Slot takes charge, retaining Diaz becomes crucial for maintaining the team’s attacking prowess, given his ability to offer pace and width. While Diaz may need to refine his finishing skills, his significance at Anfield cannot be overstated. Liverpool should only entertain the idea of selling him if a financially lucrative offer presents itself.
