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Diaz tipped for Liverpool exit

Although Wirtz is an attacking midfielder by trade, the player tends to drift left. That will lessen the need for an out-and-out wide man like Diaz.

Combine the Wirtz deal with the arrival of Milos Kerkez - an attack-minded left-back - and you can see how Diaz might be squeezed out of Arne Slot’s first-team plans.

And there’s also Diaz’s contract to consider.

The Colombia international is out of contract in 2027, currently earning a reported £55k per week. Following his excellent campaign, Diaz might feel like he’s entitled to a bumper pay rise. So far however, sporting director Richard Hughes has refused to sanction it.

With Diaz’s terms ticking down, it means Liverpool might well be tempted to cash in if a decent offer arrives. It’s clear that Barcelona won’t come up with the requisite amount - said to be €80m - which leaves Saudi Arabian sides in the equation.

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Liverpool back away from Diaz talks

Al-Nassr are reportedly keen on Diaz and it’s likely that the player ends up in the Saudi Pro League as soon as this summer. That’s according to a new report from TBR Football - which suggests Liverpool have WALKED AWAY from Diaz’s contract talks.

“Liverpool have backed away from contract talks with Diaz,” the report reads. “The Colombian will move to Saudi Arabia.”

Of the left-wing position: "Wirtz will end up playing there," the report reads. They’ve got Gakpo as well."

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Caoimhin Kelleher have already departed while Jarell Quansah is soon expected to go.