Luis Diaz could be in the final weeks of his Liverpool career, with a summer exit from the club now looking increasingly likely. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Colombian international is open to a move to Barcelona.
While the Catalan giants are working hard to secure his services, they could face strong competition from Bayern Munich. Another report from BILD suggests the Liverpool winger has agreed personal terms with the German giants ahead of a potential move this summer.
Diaz’s future has been a massive talking point for a while now. While he still has two years left on his deal at Anfield, the 28-year-old has been on the lookout for a new deal with a pay hike. However, things haven’t gone according to plan for him.
As a result, he has been considering his future at the club. Diaz was a key figure in the team under Arne Slot last season. He was involved in a total of 50 matches and even contributed towards 25 goals (17 goals, 8 assists).
While the Dutch manager would love to have him around, his contract situation has complicated things. Barcelona are one of the clubs that hold a long-term interest in him. Their sporting director, Deco, is a massive admirer of the 28-year-old and has made him a priority target to bolster their flanks.
Having missed out on Nico Williams, they are ready to go all out for the Colombian winger. They already have the green light from the player. He is ready to sign for them without any registration demands or clauses.
While this is certainly a massive boost for the Spanish giants, they are not in complete control of the situation as Bayern Munich could rival them in their pursuit of Diaz’s signature. Following the injury of Jamal Musiala, the German club are looking to add more quality to their flanks.
They are interested in Diaz and are looking to beat Barcelona to his signature. They have already taken a giant step towards his signing, having agreed on personal terms with the 28-year-old. With a new contract at Liverpool looking unlikely at this stage, he has reportedly assured Bayern officials that he is ready to make the move to Germany.
Having made significant progress in their pursuit of the Colombian forward over the weekend, the club are growing increasingly confident of securing his services. While Barcelona remain in contention, a contract renewal at Liverpool can’t be ruled out either, as this could also be a strategic move to negotiate a more lucrative deal at Anfield.
