Liverpool braced as Saudi giants target key attacker | OneFootball

Al-Nassr's ambitions in the transfer market show no sign of slowing, with the Saudi Pro League side reportedly entering the race for one of Liverpool’s key attacking talents, Luis Díaz. The Colombian winger is understood to be a major target for Al-Nassr, joining a list of high-profile European clubs, including Barcelona, who are closely monitoring his situation.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Al-Nassr have already moved to secure central financial backing with an eye toward lodging a formal bid for Díaz. This represents a significant statement of intent as the club looks to further strengthen its attacking options, building on a trend seen across the Saudi Pro League in recent windows.

The competition for Díaz’s signature is expected to be fierce. Barcelona, currently seeking to overhaul their squad for the upcoming season, have identified the Colombian as a prime candidate to freshen their forward line. However, the financial power of Saudi clubs may pose a real dilemma for both Liverpool and the player himself. A lucrative offer from Al-Nassr would almost certainly eclipse anything Barcelona could match, though the European side can offer the draw of Champions League football and traditional silverware hunts.

For Díaz, the decision could come down to balancing financial security with sporting ambition. While Al-Nassr's pitch will centre on the prospect of being a headline star in a rapidly evolving league, Barcelona’s offering leans heavily on continental competition and global exposure at football’s highest club level. Sources familiar with the negotiations stress that the outcome will likely depend on Díaz’s personal preference—whether he will prioritize a move to a league with growing financial muscle or hold out for a sporting project in Europe.

Al-Nassr’s pursuit of front-line reinforcements comes after a campaign in which they fell short of major domestic honours, despite significant investment in their squad. The club’s desire to land a marquee signing like Díaz follows on the heels of their recent transfer business, including the high-profile arrival of Jhon Durán.

Neither Barcelona nor Al-Nassr have made concrete offers to Liverpool thus far, but early moves behind the scenes signal that both clubs are preparing to test the Reds' resolve. The coming weeks could be decisive as all parties await an official proposal and a stance from Díaz regarding his openness to switch leagues at this stage of his career.

With the summer transfer window gathering momentum, the race for Luis Díaz’s signature looks set to be a prominent storyline, with Al-Nassr now firmly in the midst of another high-stakes market battle.

Source: 90min