According to reports, Luis Diaz could leave Liverpool during this summer’s transfer window as his agents will ‘seek an exit’ on one condition.
The Colombia international has been heavily linked with an exit from Liverpool over the past year amid interest from FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
Arne Slot’s side are enjoying a great season as they have marched clear of Arsenal in the race for the Premier League table, but they have encountered some difficulties.
Liverpool have overly relied on Mohamed Salah amid his stunning form, while their other attackers have underperformed.
Diaz has 13 goals and five assists for Liverpool this season in all competitions, but he often makes poor decisions in the final third and has been frustrating club supporters.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly already ‘agreed’ to join Real Madrid, so Liverpool are presumably focused on retaining Salah and Virgil van Dijk, who are among the 20 most valuable footballers who could become free agents this summer.
Diaz is also nearing the end of his contract as his current deal is due to expire at the end of the 2026/27 campaign.
A report from GiveMeSport has revealed ‘what Diaz’s agents have told Liverpool’ amid ‘interest’ from Barcelona as they ‘feel as if they could be forced to find a move for the winger this summer’.
It is also noted that the 28-year-old would be ‘ready to leave if a new contract doesn’t arrive’ and there is a concerning update on negotiations.
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The report explains:
‘Diaz’s agents have told Liverpool that they will seek an exit this summer if a new contract offer does not materialise.
‘And whilst Liverpool are open to the idea, talks with Diaz have not progressed despite regular conversations with other parties.
‘It’s understood that Liverpool have been told by Diaz’s camp that Barcelona are interested – but they are not alone. Clubs in Italy and the Saudi Pro League after also keeping tabs on the Colombian’s situation on Merseyside.
‘On Liverpool’s part, the club have pushed Diaz’s contract situation to the back of the queue, given their priority has been needed elsewhere.
‘As a result, Liverpool are also less than enamoured with how things have been brokered by Diaz’s camp so far.
‘A delicate situation, but one that can still be resolved in favour of the winger remaining at Anfield.’