Liverpool have been dominant in the transfer market this summer, with Arne Slot managing to get a large chunk of his business done before the end of June.
Arne Slot has barely gotten his feet under the desk at Kirkby, but you can already tell what kind of squad he’s trying to build. Yes, there are still a few areas that need attention, but the calibre of player brought in — Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong — makes a statement. These are elite talents with serious upside.
But let’s not forget how much money Liverpool have already committed this window. Over £100m on Wirtz alone. That kind of spend doesn’t go unnoticed, and at some point, the books need balancing. Naturally, that brings us to player sales — and while Darwin Nunez has been the obvious name thrown around, Luis Diaz has quietly become the centre of serious attention.
And now, it looks like Diaz is ready to make his move.
Reports out of Spain — Sport, to be specific — claim that Diaz is set to begin talks with Liverpool today about leaving the club. After months of speculation, the Colombian appears ready to close his Anfield chapter. He’s not forcing his way out, not creating drama, but the message is clear: he wants a fresh start.
Liverpool, for their part, are well aware of the situation. Letting him stay another year without clarity could lead to a drawn-out “soap opera” — especially with interest from the likes of Barcelona and Bayern Munich not going away. And with just under two months left in the transfer window, things could start moving fast.
Barcelona, in particular, are hovering — but they’ve got their own financial mess to wade through. A new twist from AS suggests Diaz’s camp would demand a compensation clause in any Barca deal. If the club couldn’t register him (as has been the case with other new signings), Diaz would still be owed a significant payout. It’s a safety net, and one that shows how much caution his camp is treating this with.
Liverpool, reportedly, would be willing to sell if a bid around £72.5 million comes in. It’s a decent return considering what he’s contributed, and it might be the smartest time to cash in. Diaz had a strong campaign last season, but once a player makes it clear he wants out, the clock starts ticking.
Slot might rate Diaz — and let’s be honest, most managers would — but building a team only works when everyone is pulling in the same direction. If Diaz’s head is already elsewhere, Liverpool would be wise to handle it cleanly, get the money, and reinvest it where it counts.