Barcelona is allegedly interested in signing Liverpool’s Luis Diaz.
However, with both teams struggling with financial fair play (FFP), an unexpected swap agreement could be in the works.
Liverpool and Barcelona have resumed talks on a deal for 27-year-old Luis Diaz. Diaz, a lifelong Barcelona fan, has been linked with a move to the Nou Camp and may soon see his dream come true.
It comes after it was revealed that the Reds, who had initially set a £64 million price tag for the Colombian, may drop their asking price to £51 million.
According to Spanish writer Pipe Sierra, Barcelona has resumed talks with Liverpool about signing the winger, who is believed to have a £50 million release clause.
He adds that they will use transfer funds intended for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams to complete the transaction.
However, he adds that the two clubs may reach a swap deal to avoid FFP issues.Marc Perez, on X: “El padre de Luis Díaz deja la puerta abierta an un futuro fichaje por el FC Barcelona. ️”Until now, Luis has not said anything to me.
From Barcelona’s perspective, it is unclear who might be involved.
Although reports in June indicated that the entire squad, with the exception of the so-called untouchables (Pau Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen), was for sale.
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This might lead to them pursuing long-term Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong, but his high pay may be a problem for the Anfield club, which has previously refused to break its compensation structure.
De Jong apparently earns a staggering £400,000 per week right now.
Diaz signed with Liverpool from Porto in January 2022 for an initial fee of £37 million, which may climb to £49 million.
He has 24 goals and 13 assists in 98 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions.
Liverpool’s Premier League season begins on Saturday, with an away trip to Ipswich.
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