Liverpool have been busy in the summer transfer window and are desperate to bring Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz to Anfield next despite the club demanding £126m - and Luis Diaz believes the German's arrival will spell his end
Liverpool star Luis Diaz is "convinced" Florian Wirtz's arrival at Anfield will spell the end for him, with the Colombian forward "determined" to join Barcelona this summer.
Diaz joined Liverpool from FC Porto for around £37million in 2022 and he has largely been a success on Merseyside. He's netted 41 times in 148 appearances and arguably had the best campaign of his career last season by scoring 17 goals in all competitions as Liverpool won the Premier League.
But the 28-year-old is about to enter the final two years of his contract with the Reds and there have been fears he could leave in the near future, with Barcelona strongly linked with bringing him to the Nou Camp.
It comes as Liverpool continue negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen over playmaker Wirtz, with the German side wanting £126m for their star player.
The Reds have already had a number of bids turned down - including one totalling £114m - but are hopeful of wrapping up a deal soon for a talent they believe could transform the club and be part of their midfield for years to come.
And according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Diaz believes Wirtz's signing will lead to his own exit.
It goes on to say that Diaz is "only thinking about playing for Barcelona next season" and wants to capitalise on the La Liga side's interest.
Diaz also "does not feel appreciated by Liverpool" and believes he might not have many chances to seal a transfer to a team he supported as a child.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot will be keen to keep Diaz and play him alongside Wirtz after starting the Colombian 28 times in the Premier League last season.
The Premier League champions have already made two signings after snapping up Jeremie Frimpong from Leverkusen for around £30m, while keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has joined from Valencia for £25m.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has left for Real Madrid, meanwhile, while Caoimhin Kelleher has left for Brentford in a £12m deal - and now Liverpool chiefs will be keen to ramp things up in their pursuit of Wirtz.
Liverpool remain confident of getting the deal over the line but they might have to break the bank to seal Wirtz's signature. It could lead to financial complexities and potentially even swap deals, with Leverkusen reportedly keen on the likes of Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah.
wohablprsu
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Good news Barcelona 🤳🇱🇷🇱🇷
Wekkrsty
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Leave now brah don’t wait until they push you out
Geebabs
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no don't this that way , I remember when Liverpool have Suarez , he is not direct striker , but Liverpool converted him to direct striker , because who is their for number 9 can't do his job very well, Luis , we still need you okay, don't be afraid okay , remember jota always have injuries , players that hardly get injured should be kept on their position okay , this new season is going to be hot , , no time to play , so every important player need to stay , I'm ashamed of Liverpool to allow their numbers 2 keeper to leave
omo, see advice O 🤣🤣🤣🤣
userdoesntexist
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you talking like city is bigger than Liverpool
and you talking like Liverpool is bigger than Barcelona or Real Madrid
yeteikorst
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I rather keep Diaz all day everyday than Florian.Diaz is our best player.Slot needs to sub him even when he is playing good and Salah have a bad day.Give Diaz a new contract of £150-200k with 5 years contract.He is better than Gakpo too slot.I know you love your Dutch warriors slot.Show some love to SouthAmericans too Slotty.
As if slot is gonna read this.
TrinityLove
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This guy does not know what he wants. When he will not get registered and wages reduced then sits on the bench.
Barcelona is bigger than Liverpool just playing for Barcelona means more to him.
mishaelmaik
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barca can have him - for coutinho money lol. make them pay!
or for Suarez
mishaelmaik
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This guy does not know what he wants. When he will not get registered and wages reduced then sits on the bench.
can his performance in liverfooool ever earn him a ballondior???
wusbmnrsz
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Another OVER RATED Li VAR fool player
BaybayEmma
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This guy does not know what he wants. When he will not get registered and wages reduced then sits on the bench.
Rasdeilmry
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You go and find a good club...
you talking like city is bigger than Liverpool
keneistz
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you
yambcklrsu
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You go and find a good club...
yambcklrsu
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it's hard to say man city buying players left n right some good deals n we need one transfer over the line that's taking decades smh
That's a massive problem for the loserfools fans, they always comparing city with their stupid club...
Don Zayo
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Luiz Suarez has always been a number 9! Please get your facts right. He may not have been played in that position initially when he got to Liverpool but he was always a number 9. Lucho isn’t.
Exactly
ruudilnsz
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ruudilnsz
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aaaas
hunacins
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Where and when was all of this said? Crazy media
If you've followed Diaz, you'd know about his rabid ambition to join Barcelona. His body Language says more.
hunacins
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Diaz knows the stand of Liverpool on his transfer. He's just to justify his most haunting ambition which he's never hidden since his first day as a Liverpool player. Please, let him go and get stacked on Barcelona bench.
gudiest01
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champions Liverpool is already signing 150m player why trophyless Netflix FC is still calculating
PEACEMAN555
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ALL FOOTBALL IS JUST COOKING SOMETHING FOR HER SELF..... NOT TRUTH
Mesh-shacky
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lies
siebiklr
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no don't this that way , I remember when Liverpool have Suarez , he is not direct striker , but Liverpool converted him to direct striker , because who is their for number 9 can't do his job very well, Luis , we still need you okay, don't be afraid okay , remember jota always have injuries , players that hardly get injured should be kept on their position okay , this new season is going to be hot , , no time to play , so every important player need to stay , I'm ashamed of Liverpool to allow their numbers 2 keeper to leave
Luiz Suarez has always been a number 9! Please get your facts right. He may not have been played in that position initially when he got to Liverpool but he was always a number 9. Lucho isn’t.
calmstuyz
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it's hard to say man city buying players left n right some good deals n we need one transfer over the line that's taking decades smh
calmstuyz
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no Diaz u n flo gonna b the magic going forward lucho u ain't going nowhere
Widbiltz
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Luis is just seeking for an excuse, he wants to join barca. Liverpool are ready to sell him for a good price
Mrbank
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no don't this that way , I remember when Liverpool have Suarez , he is not direct striker , but Liverpool converted him to direct striker , because who is their for number 9 can't do his job very well, Luis , we still need you okay, don't be afraid okay , remember jota always have injuries , players that hardly get injured should be kept on their position okay , this new season is going to be hot , , no time to play , so every important player need to stay , I'm ashamed of Liverpool to allow their numbers 2 keeper to leave
Zuwabesz
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Diaz can be solp no problem
mapbcelt
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barca can have him - for coutinho money lol. make them pay!
feyadimnpy
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who said Diaz is apprecieted at liverpool
Jiheilmsuy
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nunez can go. Diaz must remain
Cohabdensy
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I rather keep Diaz all day everyday than Florian.Diaz is our best player.Slot needs to sub him even when he is playing good and Salah have a bad day.Give Diaz a new contract of £150-200k with 5 years contract.He is better than Gakpo too slot.I know you love your Dutch warriors slot.Show some love to SouthAmericans too Slotty.
boeabcdsty
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selling diaz for wirtz is a big gamble ,,we better remain with diaz than florian
AFerXqsJ4187
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Where and when was all of this said? Crazy media