Colombian international Luis Diaz moved from Porto to Liverpool in the winter of 2022 and immediately became an integral part of the team, showing outstanding coordination with those around him from the moment he joined.
He stayed injury-free last season, making 51 appearances in all competitions, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists.
In addition to dribbling with a step to deceive opponents, he also creates chances on the left wing with his speedy breakthroughs and is a focal point in front of goal. Although his decision-making rate could be improved, it seemed that the 27-year-old winger would be a mainstay in Arne Slott’s regime.
However, the exact opposite was publicly reported. According to Football Insider, Liverpool have decided to listen to offers for the player, with the likes of Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain likely to be in the market.
As for the left winger, reports suggest that the Reds are favouring the England international’s fast winger after he was found to be at the negotiating table over Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon.
In addition to the Colombian winger, Cody Gakupo and Diogo Jota are also waiting in the wings. With a sufficient squad in place, the acquisition of a left winger was seen as a low priority, which may affect the departure of the current squad.
However, at the moment, Liverpool would not let go of a key player, and the failure to secure the former Everton winger makes an exit scenario unlikely.
Hard to envisage, and hard not to think about, could the 27-year-old former Porto frontman leave Anfield…?