Barcelona told to fork out €58 million for Liverpool winger – report

With the hopes of Nico Williams’ arrival fading fast, Barcelona are ready to activate alternate plans to reinforce their left-wing before the transfer window slams shut.

The Blaugrana have a list of several potential alternatives to bolster the left flank if the Athletic Club winger does not join.

And, Liverpool ace Luis Diaz happens to be one such player that the Catalans are looking at, along with AC Milan mainstay Rafael Leao and Bayern Munich speedster Kingsley Coman.

Barcelona told to pay €58 million for Diaz

Luis Diaz, 27, is a player who has a lot of admirers at Barcelona. Indeed, prior to the Blaugrana’s concrete interest in Nico Williams, the Colombian international was seen as the ‘dream target’ by director Deco.

Furthermore, Barcelona president Joan Laporta had held conversations with Diaz’s agent in the past over a possible transfer to the club.

Now, according to The Athletic (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Liverpool would be willing to sanction the sale of Diaz this summer if they receive an offer worth €58 million.

The figure is unlikely to be a major issue for Barcelona as they were willing to pay a similar amount to sign Nico Williams. The winger’s release clause also stood at €58 million and would have risen to €62 million with the Consumer Price Index added.

Considering that the Catalans had everything ready to pay that amount, they should not have any problems meeting Liverpool’s €58 million demands for Diaz.

Diaz open to Barcelona move

Recent reports had suggested that Luis Diaz had decided to stay at Liverpool and work towards establishing himself as a regular under new manager Arne Slot.

However, as per MD, the Colombian international is a self-confessed Culé and wants to wear the Azulgrana shirt.

With less than three weeks left before the transfer window closes, Barcelona must act swiftly is they intend to sign Diaz.