Luis Díaz is considering a move to Barcelona if contract talks with Liverpool drag on

Luis Díaz is interested in joining Barcelona if negotiations for a new contract with Liverpool continue to stall. However, Liverpool still hopes to extend the player's contract, and his transfer fee could deter Barcelona from pursuing him.

Details. Spanish outlet Antena 2 reports that Liverpool is facing "obstacles" in its efforts to extend the contract of Luis Díaz, which expires in 2027. The 27-year-old player is not pushing for a move, but is reportedly "positioning himself" for a transfer to Barcelona when he leaves Merseyside.

According to sources, he would "prefer" to join Barcelona, but Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan are also in the picture. Díaz’s market value is around €80 million, which should be enough to discourage Barcelona's interest, given their financial situation.

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Reminder. This season, Díaz has become one of Arne Slot's most reliable players, scoring 9 goals and providing 3 assists in 22 matches across all competitions. Slot has occasionally used him as a central forward and is interested in extending the contract with the Colombian player.