There are 17 days left until the transfer window closes and Luis Díaz’s name will surely continue to be mentioned until Liverpool officially announces that they are not willing to let him leave this season. Meanwhile, the information coming from England refutes what has been generated in Spain about the Colombian. First they linked him with City and now they announce that Barcelona’s interest has been reactivated. However, there is nothing real in the Reds’ offices.
To begin with, it must be made clear that Liverpool’s priority for now is to sign a midfielder. Given the refusal of Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, They are looking at another profile. They also want someone in defence and also a player in attack, but the first option there was Anthony Gordon and according to The Athletic there is no possibility of giving life again to a negotiation that has already failed. Newcastle do not need to sell and do not want to lose one of their stars. Slot had already expressed his satisfaction with the squad he had and on Lucho’s side he has replacements with Gakpo and Jota, so it would be an area covered by top-level players.
Manchester City and Luis Diaz have no agreement
“Agreement between Luis Díaz and Manchester City for the next five years. City is willing to pay the 70 million euros,” said Marcos Benito in El Chiringuito. A report that was immediately denied by the English journalists who cover Pep’s team. One of them was Sam Lee, in charge of handling everything related to the current Premier League champion.
Understand there is no truth in the Luis Diaz links. That was genuinely fun for 15 minutes.
— Sam Lee (@SamLee) August 13, 2024
In addition, in the market report that was published The Athletic this Tuesday, August 13. Lee adds that City are looking for “a striker who can also play as an attacking midfielder or winger. There is no guarantee that they will bring someone in, but at least they are looking.”
They also add that Guardiola wants a top-class, versatile player who is aware that he will not play every game and who is not so expensive. Something that Díaz would not fit in with due to the continuity he would ask for and the cost of leaving Liverpool (70 million euros). Fabrizio Romano also denied the alleged agreement between the Colombian and City.
Barcelona, without an offer for Luis Díaz and Coman would be a priority
Following the failure of Nico Williams’ signing, the Colombian’s name was again linked with the Catalan team. According to José Álvarez de The Beach Bar the option for Luis Díaz was reactivated, but there is nothing concrete yet. In addition, they continue to cling to the statements of the player himself and his father some time ago when they expressed that he would like to play there.
Beyond the player’s desire, it must be taken into account that there must be a negotiation between the clubs. Liverpool currently has no offers for the winger and Barcelona would be thinking of bringing Kingsley Comanan old acquaintance of Flick and who would be cheaper than the Colombian. Meanwhile, Díaz is more to the liking of Deco, the sporting director of the Catalan team.
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