Barcelona have failed in a bid to signal Liverpool winger Luis Díaz, sources have instructed ESPN, with the participant later saying he’s open to a transfer away from Anfield this summer time.
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 instructed 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 targets.
Whereas Liverpool are anticipated to dump Darwin Núñez this summer time, head coach Arne Slot desires to retain Díaz in his squad and the membership are beneath no stress to take heed 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 blissful to remain at Liverpool, he’s being cautious to judge his choices this summer time.
“Clearly I’m very blissful at Liverpool. I’ve all the time mentioned that. From the primary day I arrived I used to be all the time properly obtained. Now we’re involved 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 try to see what’s the greatest for us,” Díaz mentioned.
“As I mentioned, I’m solely ready to see if it may be achieved. If Liverpool gives me an excellent contract renewal or if I’ve to remain for the 2 years I’ve remaining with them, I will likely be blissful and content material. All of it is determined by them. I’m right here to determine and to see what’s greatest for us and my future.”
Liverpool continue to lead 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 towards Spain or France in Stuttgart.
Golf equipment are capable of full transfers earlier than the early-June window closes subsequent Tuesday.
The early-June window, launched this summer time 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.