Luis Díaz's signing for Barça at risk due to 'fault' of Mohamed Salah

A turbulent summer is approaching at Anfield Road. After the debacle experienced last week following the elimination from the Champions League at the hands of PSG and the defeat in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle, Liverpool is preparing to shake things up and carry out a deep squad renewal despite having practically secured the Premier League title.

Figures like Virgil van Dijk, Darwin Núñez, Luis Díaz, and Mohamed Salah are one foot out of Arne Slot's squad, and FC Barcelona would be looking to 'fish in troubled waters'. The Colombian, in fact, was seen as the top priority for the Catalans heading into the next transfer market, as the club seeks to strengthen its attack and his profile is one that the sports management, led by Deco, greatly appreciates.

The main 'hurdle' for the operation of the 'Guajiro' would be his price, as it is estimated that the 'red' entity will demand a figure around 70-75 million euros to open the exit door. The Blaugrana hope to lower this amount if they ultimately decide to start negotiations with the Merseyside club, although this would not be the only obstacle the South American would have to overcome to fulfill his dream of playing at Camp Nou.

Mohamed Salah threatens Luis Díaz's arrival at Barça

According to information from the Colombian outlet 'Antena2', the option of Mohamed Salah is beginning to tempt the Barça management. The 33-year-old Egyptian, who has scored an impressive 32 goals and provided 22 assists in 43 matches this season, is out of contract at the end of the season and all indications suggest he will leave Anfield Road as a free agent, which is why he has begun searching for a new challenge in Europe.

In this sense, the 'Pharaoh' would have offered his services to Barça to join the ranks of Hansi Flick for the next season in the Catalan city, although they are aware that several factors (especially economic ones) will need to align to see 'Mo' in the Blaugrana jersey, they are analyzing this alternative. The problem is that, if they decide to go for Salah, they will have to close the door on 'Lucho', as there is no space for both in the team.

Thus, the Catalans find themselves with a new dilemma on their hands. Deco is the main supporter of Díaz in the Catalan institution, but if the price of his operation skyrockets, the club could opt for the incorporation of one of the best in the world at zero cost. All options remain on the sports management's table, where they will have to make a key decision in the coming weeks.