Barcelona are back in the mix for Luis Diaz and ready to keep close tabs on his contractual situation at Liverpool ahead of the summer.
According to Fichajes, Barcelona are keeping close tabs on Luis Diaz’s situation at Liverpool as they are waiting to find out if he will sign a new deal. The Colombian has been on the Catalans’ radar for quite some time, although any deal will prove expensive and difficult for them to close.
Liverpool are still undecided about the future of Luis Diaz, with a decision likely to come during the summer. The attacker has had a decent enough season that helped the club win the Premier League title, while he has scored 17 goals across all competitions for the Merseysiders.
Diaz had huge links with a move to La Liga after his father had commented on completing a move to Spain in the past. The Colombian attacker’s contract at Liverpool lasts until 2027, meaning the upcoming summer window represents the best chance for the Merseysiders to make a sale at the right value.
Diaz reportedly wants a new deal, with talks expected to take shape in the summer. The club are undecided whether he features heavily in their plans for next season as a new left-winger is part of their transfer thinking ahead of the summer window.
Liverpool had been looking to renew deals for Diaz among other players like Ibrahima Konate. However, there’s a likelihood that the two parties may not agree on new terms for various reasons including finances, which could see the club open the doors to offers in the summer.
Barcelona monitoring Luis Diaz’s situation
Barcelona are linked with a move for Diaz and could reignite their interest depending on how contract talks progress between the 17-goal Liverpool star and his club. The Catalans are seemingly ready to pounce on an opportunity and bring the attacker into the fold to help Hansi Flick improve his attacking setup.
Even if Diaz does not renew, the idea of signing the Colombian may be expensive and difficult for Barcelona. The report states a price point of €80-90 million, which the Catalans might struggle to match given their financial issues.