Saudi giants Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are preparing bids in the region of €85 million for Luis Diaz, with Liverpool keen to keep hold of the Colombian.
According to Caught Offside, Liverpool are set for a scramble to keep hold of Luis Diaz as Saudi giants Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are reportedly readying bids in the region of €85 million. The Colombian international is also a target for Barcelona, although the cash-rich Middle Eastern giants are pushing to sign the 28-year-old amid uncertainty over a new deal at Liverpool.
Arne Slot will carefully make decisions on his attacking setup, as there is an air of change around Liverpool ahead of the summer. There are significant doubts about Darwin Nunez’s future, while Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz’s time here are also under a cloud of doubt.
The Colombian, in particular, will enter the final two years of his deal at Anfield, which has caused a bit of a crossroads situation for Liverpool on whether to renew or cash in. There is interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, as Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are reportedly planning on making bids in the region of €85 million for the South American, who has been a key part of Arne Slot’s side by contributing to 25 goals across all competitions.
Hence, Arne Slot views him as a key part of his squad, although there are some potential doubts about Diaz’s will to stay at the club. While reports have been stating about the uncertainty surrounding a new deal for months, another story suggested Diaz had postponed talks until July, which could open the possibility for the club to sell him.
Could Luis Diaz leave Liverpool?
The interest from Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal remains serious, as Liverpool might consider cashing in if those bids around the €85 million mark are indeed launched. It also allows the club to make a sizeable profit on their investment in the Colombian, thus allowing them a chance to find a quality replacement. The potential arrival of Florian Wirtz also threatens Diaz’s importance in the team, although Arne Slot insists on keeping him.
Barcelona have also considered Diaz, though their financial situation will prevent them from matching what the Saudi clubs are prepared to offer at the moment. Hence, it is a crossroads situation for Liverpool as they could be handed a decision to renew Diaz’s deal or cash in on him this summer.