After pleading in favor of his signature last summer, the sports director Deco again set his sights on the winger of Liverpool Luis Diaz.
Barça rushes on Luis Diaz
The Colombian winger would have a contract offer on the table, according to Sport (via Sempre Barca), but two years from his remaining contract in Anfield, he reflects on his future. Despite the rumors that the Blaugrana had reduced their interest, it was announced on Sunday that Diaz was again at the top of the list of Deco wishes. Diaz would also be interested in transfer to Barcelona.
Information concerning Luis Diaz corroborated by multiple sources
This information was confirmed by several media, and the sports director explains that Liverpool surveyed the winger of Olympique Lyonnais Malick Fofana for a possible transfer if necessary to replace Diaz. El Chiringuito also indicates that the opportunity for Nico Williams to join the club has passed and that Diaz is ready to wait for his transfer to Barcelona.
Why does Barcelona want Luis Diaz?
Diaz has not yet arrived in the Catalan capital, but his transfer is already questioned. Former recruiter Bojan Krkic Senior (father of the current Deco assistant, Bojan Krkic Jr.) recently stressed that Diaz tended to be irregular. Deco considers, however, that Barcelona needs another striker capable of playing both in the middle and on the left wing. He also wants a player capable of beat his defender in one against one.
Its price would be around 85 million euros, according to Sport. Diaz's signature has received the green light from Flick, which wishes to balance its attack. Raphinha tends to evolve more axially, and Diaz can provide a player capable of stretching the defense on the left side, with a large part of the game passing through Lamine Yamal, an aspect that Flick wishes more balanced next season.
