With the summer transfer window approaching, Barcelona chief Deco is now reportedly preparing the club’s wage bill in order to afford a move to sign a Liverpool attacker worth £63m.
Barcelona already preparing Liverpool blow
In quite the contrast to last time out, Liverpool could be in for a fairly busy summer transfer window this year.
As things stand, the Reds are set to lose Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold on free deals with their contracts coming to an end once the season has concluded.
Meanwhile, Arne Slot’s own reported push to mark his own stamp on his side is likely to swing the exit door open for others at Anfield.
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This free-scoring centre-forward would be an even bigger deal than Darwin Nunez at Liverpool.
Names such as Harvey Elliott and Diogo Jota are reportedly at threat of losing their Liverpool place on a permanent basis in what would be a ruthless move by Slot in his second summer in charge of the Reds.
One player the Dutchman does not want to lose, however, is van Dijk, having had his say on his captain’s contract situation and reiterating his desire to keep hold of the centre-back this summer.
It’s not just Van Dijk that Slot should be worrying about though. According to Football Espana, Barcelona are now clearing their wage bill to make room for signing Luis Diaz, who Liverpool reportedly value at around €75m (£63m) this summer.
The interest of the Spanish giants is far from new, given their push to sign Diaz last summer which eventually ended in failure. Following another mixed campaign for the winger, however, they’re set to go again in pursuit of his signature in what could yet prove to be successful at last.
Why Liverpool should cash-in on Diaz
There’s not been many clear issues in Slot’s side this season. After all, they are about to lift the Premier League title. Alas, it’s become more and more difficult to ignore their striker problem throughout the current campaign. Whether it’s been Diaz, Darwin Nunez or Diogo Jota, the Reds have lacked ruthlessness if it’s not been Salah or Cody Gakpo stepping up.
An attacking overhaul is arguably needed even in the face of their Premier League crowning. And that should see the Reds cash-in on Diaz if Barcelona come calling this summer. Having once been among Jurgen Klopp’s favourites, with the German dubbing the winger “special” in 2022, Diaz is now among those who could be shown the door under Slot.
What his exit could pave the way for is a move for the likes of Alexander Isak. The Newcastle United star is a man in demand and is undoubtedly a player who would complete Liverpool’s attack once and for all.
The Reds have sold to buy to such success in the past and may now repeat their transfer genius by cashing in on Diaz before chasing Isak’s arrival this summer.
