Barcelona Pursues Luis Diaz Amidst Financial Challenges

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona is intensifying its efforts to sign Luis Diaz, with the Colombian forward remaining the club’s top target despite the high transfer fee. Reports indicate that Liverpool, Diaz’s current club, is demanding around €80 million for the player, a price Barcelona is reluctant to meet.

Diaz, who enjoyed a standout season with Liverpool, contributing 17 goals and eight assists, is said to prefer a move to Barcelona over other clubs. The forward’s desire to leave Liverpool adds pressure to the negotiations, as he aims to join the Catalan giants this summer.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona is optimistic that Liverpool will lower their asking price. The club believes that Liverpool will need to sell some players after spending heavily on new signings like Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong. This situation could potentially make Liverpool more open to negotiations.

Despite Liverpool’s stance of not selling Diaz for less than the asking price, Barcelona hopes that financial pressures will lead the Reds to reconsider. Barcelona is not in a rush, as club president Joan Laporta knows that holding onto Diaz’s commitment could eventually lead to a successful deal.

In his recent comments, Diaz has expressed his willingness to do what it takes to secure the transfer, while also affirming his commitment to Liverpool for now, as he has two years left on his contract. This dual commitment complicates the negotiations, but both Barcelona and Diaz seem keen on making the move happen.