According to a report from AS, Luis Diaz is all set to snub Bayern Munich to join Barcelona as long as the Catalan club agrees to his demands. While he is not pushing for a release clause, he is looking for compensation if the Spanish club fails to register him in time for the new season.
Diaz made a name for himself at FC Porto, and on the back of his impressive rise, Liverpool forked out €55 million to add him to their squad. Over the years, he has only gone from strength to strength and has been a key part of their first team.
Last season, he was involved in a total of 50 matches under Arne Slot and even contributed towards 25 goals. While the 28-year-old still has two years left on his deal and the Dutch manager is keen on having him around, Diaz looks set for a move away from the club.
The Reds are looking to offer him a new deal, but contract renewal talks have not gone as planned so far, with the Colombian feeling underpaid and now ready to take the next step in his career.
Barcelona are one of the clubs that have been linked with him for some time now. The Catalan giants are looking to add more quality on the flanks. They were after the signature of Nico Williams but failed to strike a deal for the Spanish giants.
As a result, they have shifted their entire focus to Luis Diaz, who has been in talks with Bayern Munich of late. Following the injury to Jamal Musiala, the German giants are looking to sign the Colombian international to fill that void.
They have reportedly agreed on personal terms with the 28-year-old. However, the deal is far from done, and Barcelona are still in the picture. Diaz has a long-standing desire to join the Catalan giants and will give them preference as long as they meet his demands.
The Spanish club are already in talks with his agents as they look to draft a contract in case Liverpool are open to negotiating his departure this summer. While Diaz is not seeking a release clause that would make him a free agent if Barcelona fail to register him by August 31, he is looking for compensation.
The Catalan giants will have to promise him additional funds if they fail to include him in their squad. While he is willing to wait amid their financial difficulties, the 28-year-old will only do so if he receives fair compensation.
