Liverpool star Luis Diaz has been linked with Al-Nassr and Barcelona ahead of the summer transfer window which opens on June 1 this year.
Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez of Liverpool celebrate with Premier League trophy
Luis Diaz has been linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer with Barcelona and Al-Nassr interested
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Barcelona are reportedly still interested in Liverpool's Luis Diaz amid strong interest from Al-Nassr. The Colombian has enjoyed an impressive season with Arne Slot's side, netting 13 goals and setting up seven in 36 Premier League matches.
However, Diaz, who celebrated his 28th birthday in January, might depart the Reds during the upcoming summer transfer window. Diaz has two years remaining on his contract at Anfield, and there have been no talks about extending his deal.
According to The Times, Al-Nassr are eager to bolster their team for a Saudi top-flight title challenge next season and have pinpointed Diaz as a potential recruit. In addition to their interest in Diaz, the Middle Eastern club are also reportedly keen to retain Cristiano Ronaldo, who could move to Al-Hilal for the Club World Cup.
And journalist Fabrizio Romano, who specialises in transfers, has provided an update on Diaz's future.
"Al Nassr consider Luis Diaz as one of their main targets for the summer window to re-start with ambitious plan," he said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"Barcelona have also Luis Diaz on the list, but it depends on financial request by Liverpool. Al Nassr have Hancko and Luis Diaz among top priorities."
Earlier this month, Diaz declared his desire to remain at Anfield and teased contract talks over a possible extension on Merseyside, lengthening his stay in England after arriving from FC Porto in January 2022.
“Yes, happy," he told Telemundo. "From the first day I arrived, I’ve always been happy, calm, enjoying the football played at this great team.
“We’ll be talking about it, we’ll talk about it (about the renewal). For me, I would stay however many years it takes, it also depends on the club, everything.
"These are details that are sorted out separately. Very calm, I’m happy and enjoying the Premier League.”