As per reports, FC Barcelona have been very interested in signing Luis Diaz from Liverpool. However, Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, has busted all the rumours and stated that he is not going to leave Liverpool this season, highlighting his importance for the Reds.
Slot even stated that Diaz was sensational for Liverpool last season, and he hopes that the Colombian will continue his form in the upcoming season as well.
His future is with us. I’ve really liked what I’ve seen in the last ten days he’s been here and I saw the same last season. He had a big impact on Liverpool’s season and I hope he will have a big impact on this season as well.Arne Slot stated as quoted by Mundo Deportivo
Hence, the Liverpool manager has basically clarified that neither Diaz wants to leave the Merseyside club nor do they want to sell him this season.
Barcelona had shortlisted Diaz for the left-wing position
Barcelona have been going all guns blazing in signing the Spaniard, Nico Williams, from Athletic Club. However, it now looks like Williams will be staying at the Basque club, and Barcelona will have to look at other alternatives.
Barca don’t have a natural out and out winger to trouble the opposition right-back with his skills and pace. Hence, Hansi Flick and the board is determined in bring a right-profile to compete in the upcoming season. Luis Diaz who is 27-year-old, then became the attractive point for the Catalan club.
Reports emerged that Barcelona could have an opportunity to sign him as Diaz’s new contract talks with the Reds were not getting fulfilled. Hence, the Merseyside club would have been looking to sell him and generate profit.
However, Arne Slot’s comments have affected Barcelona’s hopes in a drastic way. Now, the only hope for that position is Kingsley Coman. Barcelona may have an opportunity to sign him, as Bayern Munich are looking to offload him before the summer transfer window ends.
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