Barcelona might go for Luis Diaz after failing to sign Nico Williams this summer.
The Catalan club has been looking for a left winger for a long time now. Manager Hansi Flick is reportedly pushing the club to sign a proper option in that position, as he might want to shift Raphinha into a different role next season.
Luis Diaz was Barcelona’s favourite choice for that role. Director Deco is reportedly close to the Colombian, and Diaz also reportedly wants to join them if he leaves Anfield this summer.
Diaz addressed the growing questions about his future and said: “We don’t know yet. We’re talking with the board. We feel good about where we are, and we’ll have to see,” during an interview with Colombian television station WinSports.
Liverpool reportedly rejected the Spanish giants twice, as they value the 28-year-old at £68m, while Barcelona were only willing to pay close to £51m. The Merseyside club might not sell him for anything less, as Arne Slot still considers Diaz a key part of his project.
Two weeks ago, Barcelona turned their attention to Nico Williams, seeing the Spanish winger as more value for money. His release clause was £58m at Athletic Bilbao.
Now, after failing to land Williams, Barcelona might be looking to the Colombian again as their favourite option.
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Why Barcelona failed to sign Nico Williams
Fabrizio Romano revealed that Nico Williams had agreed on personal terms with Barcelona, but his agent requested written guarantees for registration. As Barcelona have previously struggled to register players in past seasons, the player reportedly wanted security in case of similar issues.
This condition was reportedly unacceptable to the Spanish giants, and they decided to walk away. On Friday, Nico Williams signed a new contract with Athletic Bilbao, extending his deal until 2035.
Barcelona were reportedly shocked by the news, learning about the extension on Twitter. The Spanish side had been trying to bring him in since 2024—this was their second attempt, following a failed attempt last summer as well.
Many sources now claim that Hansi Flick’s side will never go for the 22-year-old again. That door seems to be closed for good. As a result, the focus may now shift back to Luis Diaz, according to several reports.
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