Over 30-year-old Egyptian international Mohamed Salah is still an ace in the hole, although he is not performing like he did in his prime.However, he is subject to strong interest from Saudi Arabia and could receive a huge offer this summer, as he did last summer.
Like Egyptian King, the departure of Colombian international Luis Diaz is also under scrutiny. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are both keeping a close eye on the player, with the Spanish clubs, with new manager Hansi Flick, thought to be particularly interested.
Although financially unable to afford Liverpool’s asking price, Barcelona are keen to move forward with the transfer and are expected to hold talks with the Colombian winger’s agent and club representatives in the US soon, according to Breinner Arteta Canizare, a Colombian journalist reported.
“Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda’s entourage will have a meeting this or next week with representatives of a Spanish club in the United States. The Colombia winger would have everything in place to leave Liverpool FC and go to La Liga.”
El entorno del guajiro Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda tendrá una reunión esta o la próxima semana con emisarios de un club de España en los Estados Unidos. El extremo de la Selección Colombia tendría todo encaminado para salir del Liverpool FC e ir a La Liga. pic.twitter.com/hGAHbDQXCj
— Breinner Arteta Cañizares (@ArtetaBreinner) June 17, 2024
The 27-year-old winger, who is expected to be the main left winger under new manager Arne Slot, is an integral part of the Anfield team and there is no reason why he should be released easily.
The transfer fee is expected to exceed £75 million, and in order to raise that amount, Barcelona will have to release a large number of their key players.
The former Porto forward is likely to play on the left wing for Liverpool from next season onwards, but will he be able to make the switch to Spain in a hurry?