La Liga winners According to reports, Barcelona is interested in signing Liverpool’s 26-year-old Colombian winger Luis Diaz.
Barcelona is reportedly interested in Luis Diaz, according to a report by the Spanish publication Fichajes. In anticipation of the summer transfer window in 2024, the defending La Liga champions are searching the market for a versatile attacker. Thus, the 26-year-old attacker from Liverpool has become a realistic target.
From his January 2022 arrival to Anfield from FC Porto, Luis Diaz has been a crucial member of the Liverpool team. The Colombian international, who has shown to be worth the investment, cost the Merseyside club €47 million. Aside from a few injuries, he has left his imprint with excellent last-third performances.
Despite a few health problems and off-field distractions, the 26-year-old has had a strong 2023–24 season. Diaz has made 14 appearances for Liverpool so far this season, scoring four goals and providing one assist. Barcelona has been paying attention to the player’s development in the meantime.
It’s interesting to note that Barcelona was considering Diaz before to his move to Liverpool. However, especially halfway through the season, the Catalan giants were in no financial position to pay anything approaching €47 million to guarantee his services. Nevertheless, given his success with Liverpool, they are still willing to sign the player.
Barcelona even contemplated signing Diaz before the summer transfer window of 2023. However, a transfer never happened because Liverpool wouldn’t let him go. Considering the 26-year-old Colombian winger’s significance in Jurgen Klopp’s team, that position may not have altered.
Given that Raphinha and Ferran Torres’ futures at Camp Nou are unknown, it is hardly surprise that the Catalan club is interested in Diaz. Premier League executives are interested in both players. Therefore, Barcelona needs to make a wide attacker acquisition before the summer transfer window opens in 2024. Barcelona could therefore pursue Diaz.
However, Barcelona’s precarious financial position means that cost will once more be a subject of contention. If Liverpool decides to sell the 26-year-old, they will probably want for more than €47 million. However, it doesn’t seem likely that they will consider severing ties with the Colombian international.
