Liverpool forward Luis Diaz continues to be the topic over a possible exit amid links with Barcelona
Luis Diaz has not been offered to Barcelona – but the La Liga giants are interested in the Colombian, according to reports. The 28-year-old has endured a difficult start to the new year with the Reds netting his first goal during the win over Wolves.
Diaz has over two years remaining on his contract but speculation continues to mount over his future on Merseyside. The Nou Camp club has been dubbed a possible destination in recent years after numerous reports of admiration from the Catalan club.
The Colombia star declared his happiness at Anfield following their emphatic win over the United States in June. This week, it was suggested by Spanish outlet El Chiringuito that Diaz’s representatives had been in contact with former Barcelona star and now sporting director Deco, offering the winger’s services.
However, in a tweet, prominent Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra denied the claim but admitted there is interest. He said: “They deny that the Colombian has been offered to Barcelona. [But] they confirm that they have dialogued due to the interest of the Cules since 2023. His future will depend on his renewal (or not) with Liverpool.”
Already during his short tenure in charge at Anfield, Arne Slot has been forced to speak out over the future of his South American winger. The Dutchman laughed off supposed interest at the beginning of the season ahead of the win over Ipswich Town.
His father, Luis Manuel Diaz, admitted in 2023 that his son has dreamt of playing for the Spanish giants. He said: “It is true that Luis is a loyal Barcelona fan and it would be his dream to go there.
So far I would like to thank Porto and Liverpool for the way they welcomed him and received him. Luis is a player who finds it easy to win over because of the way he is, because of his humility, his work, his dedication, he is a very disciplined player, thank God.
There would be no problem if Luis came to Barcelona because it is a top team and one of the best in the world.”
