The future of Luis Diaz at Liverpool is up in the air.
The Colombian has been a fan favourite at Anfield ever since moving to the Reds in 2022 with his flair, speed and natural talent providing everyone watching with great entertainment.
Arne Slot has put a lot of faith in the winger this season, however, Diaz has not rewarded his head coach with the numbers he would like to see from one of his wide players.
The 28-year-old has produced 13 goals and five assists across 42 appearances, which is lower than that of his fellow starters Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo.
With a contract expiring in 2027, there is a chance Diaz will leave Liverpool this summer, and the Reds are believed to be pushing for his replacement.
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Liverpool showing interest in Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane
Should Diaz leave Liverpool, Slot will need a replacement for a player of that magnitude and there will be several on the Reds’ list.
Liverpool were linked to Anthony Gordon last summer, while the Premier League leaders could keep Gakpo out wide and sign a number nine with Newcastle’s Alexander Isak being Slot’s main target.
According to Colombian outlet Antena 2, Liverpool are interested in bringing Leroy Sane to Anfield this summer as Diaz’s replacement.
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The German star is set to become a free agent at the end of the season and could be a temporary replacement should the Reds need money to address other areas.
Player Games Goals Assists Minutes
Leroy Sane 35 9 4 1737
Luis Diaz 42 13 5 2785
Leroy Sane and Luis Diaz’s 24/25 stats
The former Man City star knows the Premier League well having worked under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
Sane revealed in an interview with Kicker (via GOAL) after leaving City for Bayern Munich as part of a £55m deal, that he felt the Spanish coach ‘reprogrammed’ him and with Slot demanding a lot from his wingers, it would be interesting to see if the German star would enjoy working with the Reds boss.
Five clubs interested in Liverpool’s Luis Diaz
Should Diaz leave Liverpool, Antena 2 states that the Colombian star could have five clubs to choose from ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
Barcelona are viewed as the top destination for the winger as the La Liga club have already contacted the 28-year-old’s team as Diaz has been a long-term target for Barca.
In addition to the Spanish giants, PSG, Manchester City and AC Milan are believed to be looking into signing the Liverpool star this summer, while a move to Saudi Arabia is not being ruled out as that switch could see the winger make a lot of money.
Losing Diaz would be a blow for Liverpool if they lose the winger this summer, but should they receive big money for the 28-year-old, they would be wise to accept it and bring in a younger replacement.