Luis Diaz continues to gain ground as FC Barcelona's left winger

One of the priorities for FC Barcelona in the upcoming summer transfer market is to strengthen the left wing. With this in mind, it's no surprise that the sports management of the Catalan club, led by Deco, is receptive and attentive to various market options that fit the characteristics of a 'top' forward, someone who can take on defenders, with great dribbling skills and speed, to fully exploit the left side that perhaps Raphinha, the usual left-winger for the team, doesn't utilize to its full potential as he tends to roam freely across the offensive front.

One of the assets that FC Barcelona values to strengthen the left wing is the 28-year-old forward, Luis Díaz, who currently plays for Liverpool. Despite having a contract with the 'Reds' until June 30, 2027, there have been numerous rumors surrounding his future, with most speculations placing him outside of Merseyside for the coming summer, hinting at a potential drop in his performance. In the 2024-25 season, he has scored 13 goals and provided three assists in 35 matches, ranking as the third top scorer for Arne Slot's team during this period, just behind Mohamed Salah (28) and Cody Gakpo (16).

Luis Díaz continues to gain traction as a reinforcement for FC Barcelona's left wing

Returning to FC Barcelona's interest in acquiring the services of Luis Díaz, it appears that the Colombian forward is receiving significant interest among the players being considered by the Barcelona management to strengthen the left flank. As recently reported in 'Què t'hi Jugues!', the Barrancas native forward seems to be one of the more favored options, although it is not specified whether he is preferred over the rumored Nico Williams or Rafael Leão.

This choice is based, first and foremost, on the sporting aspect, as the forward is a seasoned player with experience in elite football at Porto and Liverpool, fitting the sought-after profile for the left side.

Secondly, his low salary at Liverpool, around 3.4 million euros gross per season, is being taken into consideration, which aligns with FC Barcelona's salary scale. Additionally, there is the alleged desire of 'Lucho' to one day wear the blue and red jersey, a rumor that has circulated on multiple occasions.

Will Liverpool want to sell 'Lucho' in the summer?

Now, it will be necessary to consider, first and foremost, Liverpool's stance regarding his potential departure in the upcoming summer transfer window. Furthermore, should his transfer materialize, the asking price for a player with a current market value of 85 million euros, according to Transfermarkt, will need to be determined. Given his standing as one of the best in his position and with a year remaining on his contract with the 'Reds', Liverpool's negotiation power will be significant, suggesting that his departure will not come cheap, considering that the English club invested around 45 million euros in his signing.