Luis Diaz to Barcelona: It's now only a matter of time

Luis Diaz to Barcelona feels like it's only a matter of time. The stars are aligning for the Liverpool forward.

Liverpool have some major decisions to make over the summer. As Anfield Watch exclusively revealed, the Reds are planning a major overhaul of their forward line once the season is done.

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There's too much uncertainty around players and it appears Liverpool are ready to rebuild, much as they did with their midfield in 2023.

Mo Salah could leave, given his contract expires at the end of the campaign. Both Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez are viewed as unreliable, though for completely different reasons.

Luis Diaz, though, is an interesting one. His contract doesn't expire until 2027 and Liverpool did offer him a new one this season.

The Colombian rejected their offer, however, as it wasn't what he was looking for. Diaz remains on his initial contract from 2022 and would want a substantial pay rise to re-sign.

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Liverpool, it seems, won't give him that. And that will push him towards the exit door this summer while his price remains high.

With that in mind, a transfer now looks inevitable.

Luis Diaz to Barcelona

For Liverpool to sell Diaz, there must be a buyer. It certainly appears that they have that.

Sport are the latest to come forward and claim Barcelona are set on a move for Liverpool's no.7. But they really are just the latest.

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It was Mundo Deportivo pushing that narrative at the weekend, for instance. In fact, MD have put out several pieces over the last few months on this very subject.

And we all know how the Spanish press works. They begin media campaigns for players, showing everyone the plan well in advance and talking it up.

The pressure builds, the player's head is turned and then a deal ultimately happens. We've seen the exact same thing happen with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid this season.

So here is it again. Only, this time we believe Liverpool will also be willing sellers. Barcelona just need to make sure the money is there to meet any asking price.

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But if they do that - and the reports suggest they believe they can - then Diaz to Barcelona is just a matter of time.

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