Luis Diaz has been readily linked to Barcelona regardless of uncertainties surrounding their funds, however their president has now claimed they’re able to splashing money on a giant switch.
The Colombian lately insisted he’s “very completely satisfied” at Liverpool, however hypothesis stays over his future amid hyperlinks to Barcelona.
Final month, it was reported that Diaz is the “left winger that [sporting director] Deco considers to be perfect,” with it claimed new supervisor Hansi Flick additionally gave the inexperienced mild.
Liverpool are planning to welcome the 27-year-old again for pre-season subsequent month, however there has at all times been a touch that in the event that they obtained the correct charge they might think about a sale.
With Barcelona’s extensively reported monetary points in thoughts, that appeared off the desk however now their membership president, Joan Laporta, has claimed they’re assured their scenario will quickly enhance.
Though speaking in direct relation to spectacular Spanish winger Nico Williams, Laporta stated, as quoted by ESPN: “Economically talking, we might decide to the signing of Nico Williams.
“Nico’s a participant I like — I like him rather a lot. We’re working with [new coach Hansi] Flick on potential signings. Now we’ve got to depart [sporting director] Deco to shut the operations we’re engaged on.
“Shortly we will announce some excellent news with regard to the monetary [issues] and we can be again inside LaLiga’s Truthful Play limits.
“And that can permit additional excellent news when it comes to [signings].”
Williams’ launch clause at Athletic Membership is price within the area of £48.9 million, a charge lower than what the Reds can be after for Diaz, who they paid £50 million for in January 2022.
Liverpool have additionally been mooted to carry curiosity in Williams, although the 21-year-old’s wage calls for in extra of £200,000 per week can be off-putting, to say the least.
What might all of it imply?
Diaz, nonetheless presently representing Colombia at Copa America, has given no indication that he’s itching for a transfer away from Anfield nor that he would push for one.
He’s contracted till 2027 and Barcelona would want to make good on their confidence that they’re money flush in the event that they have been to show Liverpool’s heads with a suggestion.
The Spanish facet’s curiosity in Diaz is actual, however any transfer will rely on how critically they pursue Williams and if he has different presents for his companies on the desk.
With Spain and Colombia nonetheless competing for silverware, there’s unlikely to be instant motion on this entrance so you must anticipate to see it dragged out a bit of longer.
Because the Reds’ sporting director Richard Hughes famous, “you might even see a scenario in August, like in earlier seasons, there’s a bit of little bit of a rush to get issues achieved and ensure everybody’s squads are so as.”
And that’s when Barcelona would want to place their cash the place their mouth is.
