Liverpool could sell Luis Diaz despite ‘baffling transfer revelation’ from Anfield
Liverpool could be set to part ways with several first-team players as part of a rebuild this summer, with speculation already in overdrive.
Darwin Nunez has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, and it has been mooted that Luis Diaz could follow him there from Merseyside.
Diaz played an important part as Liverpool won the Premier League title, scoring 17 goals in all competitions from the wing or as a false nine, but his future still remains unclear.
Liverpool transfer stance over Diaz emerges
Diaz has been linked with Barcelona and Saudi Arabian clubs in recent weeks, but it now appears that the Reds are keen on keeping him beyond the summer.
The Liverpool Echo (4 June) have reported that Liverpool have no initial plans to sell Diaz this summer, and those within the club are “baffled” at reports linking the Colombian with a move.
| Stat | Diaz |
| Appearances | 50 |
| Goals | 17 |
| Assists | 8 |
The 28-year-old has two years remaining on his contract, but Liverpool’s latest stance is confusing.
It is reported that while they don’t want to sell him, they have no plans for an extended new deal.
This could mean that despite this public stance over Diaz, Liverpool may be open to selling him further down the line this summer, if big money arrives.
Liverpool need to resolve Diaz contract situation
With strong interest from Saudi Arabia in Diaz, and just two years remaining on his deal, the winger’s contract situation needs to be resolved one way or another.
Losing Diaz on a free transfer would be poor business, so if Liverpool are serious about keeping him, then a short extension should be considered to protect his value.
However, their stance over not selling him could be a move to raise his value in the market this summer, as they try to earn a higher transfer fee from any interested party, with his future at Anfield far from certain.
If Diaz refuses to sign any extension, then he should be sold while his value is high, but with Liverpool yet to offer him a new deal, his future still remains a mystery.