Luis Diaz Exclusive: ‘Big’ Liverpool transfer update
Liverpool have held contract talks with winger Luis Diaz in recent months, sources have told Football Insider.
The 28-year-old has just over two years to run on his deal at Anfield after joining from Porto in January 2022.
Diaz has held talks over a renewal on Merseyside but sources say nothing concrete has been worked out at this time.
The Colombia international is a long-term target for La Liga giants Barcelona ahead of the summer transfer window.
Barcelona’s Deco is ‘big admirer’ of Liverpool star Diaz
Barca sporting director Deco is a big admirer of Diaz and is the major driving force behind the club’s interest in the 28-year-old.
He has made 42 appearances across all competitions for Liverpool this term, scoring 13 goals and notching five assists.
| Appearances (Starts) | 42 (32) |
| Minutes Played | 2785 |
| Goals | 13 |
| Assists | 5 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 |
Diaz has primarily lined up on the left wing but also played as a centre-forward for Arne Slot’s side.
The 61-cap international has won the FA Cup and two League Cup titles during his time at Anfield.
Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota and Harvey Elliot are among the other left wingers on the books at Liverpool.
Liverpool ready to sign £50m Bournemouth star
Football Insider revealed on Saturday (15 March) that Liverpool are plotting a move to sign Bournemouth sensation Dean Huijsen this summer.
Huijsen has a £50million release clause in his Bournemouth contract – and that has placed clubs on alert as they would be prepared to meet that price tag.
Liverpool plan to sign a centre-back this summer regardless of the future of Virgil van Dijk, who is out of contract in June.
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