Arne Slot loves Luis Diaz, but the Colombian has still been linked with an exit this season. 13 goals and 5 assists in 42 games show the role the left winger has played in Slot’s Liverpool. So why is Luiz still linked to exit Anfield? The answer is Barcelona.
A year and a half ago, Dad Luiz stated it will be the realization of a big dream if his son plays for Barcelona. According to Mundo Deportivo, it is not only seniors who see Barcelona transfer as a dream scenario.
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The Spanish media claims Luis Diaz himself dreams of a move to Barcelona, and will not let the opportunity pass up if the La Liga club makes a concrete push in the summer transfer window.
According to the Spanish sports newspaper, Barcelona have been interested in Diaz for a long time, with the Barca management now keeping up to date on what is required to buy the 28-year-old this summer.
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Diaz is waiting for a phone call from Barca, it is reported, because Barcelona will need a creative and extensive financial manoeuvre to be able to carry a Diaz signing. The contract runs until 2027, with a market value of €85 million (transfermarkt), it will take a lot for Liverpool to release the winger.
