Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Tue 18 March 2025 12:00, UK
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.
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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’s Liverpool stats in the 2024-25 campaign (all competitions)
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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.
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Diaz has held contract talks at Liverpool in recent months.
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