The Athletic s David Ornstein has offered his thoughts on reports linking Liverpool winger Luis Diaz with a move to Spanish giants FC Barcelona.
Diaz s career at got off to a stunning start but he has arguably not been at his best since suffering a serious knee injury towards the end of 2022.
The Columbia international has the potential to be electric as he can be a nightmare for defenders to deal with, but he is often wasteful with his chances and he has been linked with a move elsewhere ahead of this summer.
I would be very surprised
La Liga outfit Barcelona are understood to be interested in . Yet, Ornstein would be very surprised if they could afford the level of fee Liverpool would demand .
I have no information on this reported interest in Diaz, Brandon. Never say never but, given Barca’s financial position, I would be very surprised if they could afford the level of fee Liverpool would demand and meet the Colombian’s salary expectations, Ornstein responded.
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Liverpool are not looking to sell Diaz: he is 27, under contract until 2027 and a really important member of their squad. What we don’t know for certain is his intentions. It is quite unusual for such a key player at Anfield to be two and a half years into their deal and not have seen their terms improved/extended.
Equally, there is a lot going on at Liverpool right now and the contract situations of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold (mentioned below) are of more immediate concern.
Clearly, this is one to watch — although that certainly does not mean he will be leaving.
Regarding Salah, with the Egypt international.