Liverpool might have rejected Barcelona‘s advances however stories in Spain proceed to push a deal for Luis Diaz – together with claims he can go away for a sure charge.
It was broadly reported final week that Liverpool had swiftly rebuffed an method from Barcelona to debate a switch for Diaz.
Nonetheless the wording round a short to journalists was that, regardless of the Colombian coming into the ultimate two years of his deal this summer season, there have been no plans to supply him a brand new contract.
As a substitute it has been claimed that Liverpool would as an alternative be glad to permit Diaz to see out his present phrases earlier than leaving totally free in 2027.
Whereas not not possible that appears unlikely given the mannequin with which they work in, and there actually has been no slowing down on stories linking the No. 7 to Barcelona.
On Tuesday, Barcelona-based newspaper Sport even claimed that Diaz has knowledgeable the Spanish champions he had been instructed he might go away Liverpool for a sure charge – which is “removed from” the €80 million (£67.7m) rumoured.
Whether or not that’s “removed from” by way of above or beneath that charge stays to be seen, however it has been maintained that the Reds gained’t provide “any reductions.”
“If the Blaugrana needs one in all their regulars, they’ll need to pay,” the report provides.
Diaz is described as Barcelona‘s “single, prime, and agreed upon precedence” to strengthen the left wing this summer season, with “full approval” from supervisor Hansi Flick.
Journalist Lluis Miguelsanz explains: “The sporting approval is full, and all that continues to be is to attempt to flip a financially tough transaction into one thing manageable.
“They usually’ve been engaged on it for a number of months.”
Diaz is “speaking to golf equipment”
It’s even claimed that Diaz has already agreed private phrases with Barcelona, which can align with the participant’s admission final week that he and his representatives had been “speaking to golf equipment.”
“I’m very glad at Liverpool, I’ve all the time stated so. They’ve welcomed me very nicely from day one,” he instructed journalists, per Caracol Radio.
“We’re presently in touch with Liverpool as a result of we’re speaking to golf equipment, and that’s regular given the switch market that’s opening.
“We’re attempting to work out what’s finest for us.”
Diaz added: “I’m simply ready to see what occurs. If Liverpool provides us renewal or I nonetheless have the [two] years left with them, I’ll be glad and content material there.”
A transfer to Saudi Arabia is alleged to have been dominated out with the winger’s plan to “both keep at Liverpool or signal for Barca.”
The scenario is seen as a “chess sport,” as Liverpool “must promote to signal all of the gamers they need.”
Darwin Nunez is nearly actually the participant they would favor to money in on this summer season, however sizeable presents for Diaz might realistically be thought of too.