The transfers market is in full swing in Liverpool, and FC Barcelona closely monitors the opportunities that could result from it. After a season marked by European and national disillusions, the Reds are preparing a great restructuring under the leadership of Arne Slot. One of the major decisions concerns the future of Luis Díaz, the Colombian winger who could be sacrificed in order to generate funds to finance new recruits. Deco, the sports director of Barça, sees as him an ideal candidate to strengthen the workforce for the 2025-2026 season. Its technical profile and its ability to evolve both on the wing and support of the attack appeal to the Catalan club. However, the main obstacle to this operation remains the price of the transfer. Liverpool does not intend to sell off his player and demands a substantial sum, which could complicate negotiations for Barça, whose finances remain fragile.
At the same time, another file grows: that of Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian striker, pillar of the Liverpool for several seasons, arrives at the end of the contract and has already expressed his intention to leave the Premier League. Unlike Luis Díaz, his departure would not require any transfer costs, which makes him particularly attractive for clubs looking for offensive reinforcements at a lower cost. At 33, Salah retains a high level of performance and remains a formidable attacker capable of turning a match alone, despite the misstep against PSG in the Champions League. This situation places FC Barcelona in front of a dilemma: investing an important sum for a younger and promising player like Díaz, or bet on the experience and free of a Salah still competitive at the highest level.
The Blaugrana put everything on the Egyptian
The interest of Barça for Salah is not new. At the end of 2023, rumors indicated that the Egyptian international had been proposed to the Catalan club. His style of play, his speed and his precision in front of the goal make it a choice of choice for a Barça in search of an attacker capable of evolving on the wings and finishing the actions. If the club favored this option, this could definitively compromise the arrival of Luis Díaz. Indeed, with limited finances, it is unlikely that Barça can recruit the two players in a single transfer window. Salah could involuntarily block the road to Díaz, forcing the latter to explore other tracks, whether in England or elsewhere in Europe.
Finally, a major element could still tip these negotiations: the influence of the Saudi market. For several seasons, the clubs of Saudi Arabia have been watching the situation of Salah carefully, ready to offer him an exorbitant salary to convince him to join their championship. Luis Díaz, although younger, also draws the attention of Saudi training, which seek to attract renowned talents to strengthen the visibility of their league. If these offers materialize, they could make Barça's decision even more difficult, because it will be necessary to act quickly to avoid losing the two players. Be that as it may, the situation in Liverpool creates a real opportunity for the Catalan club, which will have to show strategy and speed to ensure a weight reinforcement in attack.
