Barcelona once again linked with Liverpool winger who can change clubs next summer | OneFootball

The left wing was the position that FC Barcelona were most keen to reinforce in the last summer transfer window. For this purpose, they were most closely linked with the Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, but ultimately were unable to land him.

However, he was not the only winger linked with the Blaugrana club last summer. Another high-profile player who was linked with the Catalans in that period was the Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, and Barcelona had actually contacted Liverpool to try to sign him.

These contacts proved to be futile at that time, as the Merseyside club was not willing to part ways with such an important player. However, according to SPORT, Liverpool can put him on the market next summer, as negotiations between the player and the club for his renewal have failed.

The report further claims that Diaz is now looking for a change of scenery, and his clear priority for now is to play for Barcelona.

Luis Diaz has proved to be a crucial player for the Premier League side, ever since joining them in 2022 for over €50 million. However, his salary is no longer in line with the role that he has in this Liverpool team, especially as Arne Slot has made him an undisputed starter after his excellent start to the season in which he has already scored 9 goals and provided 3 assists up to now.

Currently, he is earning €3 million annually and wants an improvement in his paycheck. However, Liverpool’s financial fair play problems keep them from meeting his demands.

AC Milan have already made him their top priority for the next summer, but they will have to make sales to be able to afford him. Meanwhile, PSG and Barcelona, two clubs who were interested in him last summer, are also linked with him. Liverpool will be demanding around €80 million for his sale, but the fact that his contract expires in 2026 can force them to lower their asking price.