Barcelona target ready to hand in transfer request | OneFootball

A leading member of the summer transfer wishlist at La Liga champions Barcelona is ready to ask his current employers for to sanction his departure over the weeks ahead.

That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who point towards Luis Díaz as the player in question.

Wide-man Díaz has of course seen his name return to the forefront of the headlines in Catalunya’s capital over recent days.

This comes after Nico Williams’ sudden decision to reject Barcelona, in favour of penning a new long-term contract with Athletic Club.

The focus of Deco and co, in turn, has shifted back towards a deal for Díaz.

And as alluded to above, if word stemming from the media over the last 24 hours is anything to go by, then interest in a joining of forces between the Colombian and Blaugrana appears to be very much mutual.

As per a report from MD:

‘Barça are aware that Díaz plans to ask Liverpool to leave.’

Not only that, but, unlike Nico Williams:

‘The Colombian forward’s agent is not asking for any mandatory registration clause or free release if the club fails to secure it. Díaz has told Barça that he is fully confident they will secure his registration before the end of the summer transfer window.’

Conor Laird – GSN