Barcelona have failed in a bid to signal Liverpool winger Luis Díaz, sources have informed ESPN, with the participant later saying he’s open to a transfer away from Anfield this summer season.
Díaz, 28, has emerged as a number one goal for the LaLiga champions, who’re additionally contemplating a transfer for Manchester United ahead Marcus Rashford.
However sources have informed ESPN that Liverpool have rejected an method from the Spanish membership this week and made it clear that they haven’t any intention of offloading the Colombia worldwide.
Díaz, a £37.5 million ($50.9m) signing from FC Porto in January 2022, was a key determine in Liverpool’s Premier League title success this season, with solely Mohamed Salah scoring greater than his 13 league objectives.
Whereas Liverpool are anticipated to dump Darwin Núñez this summer season, head coach Arne Slot needs to retain Díaz in his squad and the membership are beneath no strain to hearken to gives for the participant.
Talking in a information convention on Thursday forward of Colombia’s conflict with Peru, Díaz confirmed that whereas he’s completely happy to remain at Liverpool, he’s being cautious to judge his choices this summer season.
“Clearly I’m very completely happy at Liverpool. I’ve at all times stated that. From the primary day I arrived I used to be at all times properly obtained. Now we’re in touch with them as a result of clearly we’re chatting with golf equipment. That is regular as a result of the switch market is open and we are attempting to see what’s the finest for us,” Díaz stated.
“As I stated, I’m solely ready to see if it may be carried out. If Liverpool gives me a great contract renewal or if I’ve to remain for the 2 years I’ve remaining with them, I will probably be completely happy and content material. All of it is dependent upon them. I’m right here to determine and to see what’s finest for us and my future.”
Liverpool proceed to guide the chase for Bayer Leverkusen ahead Florian Wirtz, who’s on worldwide responsibility with Germany within the UEFA Nations League till after Sunday’s third-place playoff in opposition to Spain or France in Stuttgart.
Golf equipment are in a position to full transfers earlier than the early-June window closes subsequent Tuesday.
The early-June window, launched this summer season primarily to allow groups collaborating within the FIFA Membership World Cup to bolster their squads, closes on June 10 earlier than reopening on June 16 till September 1.
