‘Diaz agent set for Liverpool talks as double-Barcelona move with Rashford emerges’
Luis Diaz’ agent is set for talks with Liverpool chiefs as Barcelona could make moves to sign both the Reds winger and Man United outcast Marcus Rashford.
Diaz registered 13 goals and seven assists in 36 Premier League appearances as Liverpool won the league last season, yet his future on Merseyside remains unclear ahead of the new campaign.
Football Insider revealed in April that Liverpool would consider mega-money offers for Diaz this summer, while Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr have been credited with major interest in the Colombian international’s services.
He recently reached the end of his third full season at Liverpool, and despite it being his most productive yet, he could well depart soon with recent reports suggesting that the Reds have turned down an approach from Bayern Munich to buy Diaz.
Football Insider recently revealed that Liverpool will demand up to £70million for Diaz after Barcelona also saw an approach rebuffed, but new developments around his potential exit could see him soon join the Catalan giants alongside another Premier League winger.
Diaz will ask to leave Liverpool as Barca eye Rashford loan
Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown recently exclusively revealed to Football Insider that Marcus Rashford is closing in on a move to Barcelona this summer, after the La Liga champions missed out on signing Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams.
With Diaz also a target alongside the Red Devils’ outcast, Spanish outlet Marca have now reported that Barcelona are considering signing both Premier League wingers ahead of the new season, especially if Rashford is to move to the club on loan from United.
They report that Diaz’ agent is set to talk to Liverpool’s directors and inform them of the Colombian’s desire to leave the club, while the player himself will convey the same message to Arne Slot.
It reportedly remains unclear as to whether the Anfield outfit will allow Diaz to leave this summer, but with Florian Wirtz signed from Bayer Leverkusen and Lyon winger Malick Fofana believed to be a target for the Reds, he could well be on his way out soon.
Diaz’ inconsistencies could lead Liverpool to accept bid
Football Insider verdict
Liverpool boss Slot recently admitted that he was a “big admirer” of Diaz after his “great season,” yet new reports of his desire to depart could well tempt the Anfield hierarchy into a sale soon.
At 28-years-old, his time being a top operator on the wing is likely coming to an end in the coming years, especially given his reliance on pace and explosiveness to burst past opponents and score or assist.
| Appearances | Starts | Goals | Assists |
| 50 | 38 | 17 | 8 |
Even though last season was his most impactful in a red shirt, he has been inconsistent at times too over the years, and even went 10 league games without a goal from September to December last term, while he netted in just one of his nine Champions League appearances all campaign.
It is fair to admit that his left-wing position is one that Slot may well look to upgrade this summer as Liverpool aim to retain their title, and so it may well make sense to sanction an exit for the Colombian considering his recent tough spells and Barcelona’s major interest.