Mundo Deportivo has revealed Barcelona's burning pursuit of Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, with the intention of snatching the starlet in either the winter or summer window. Despite a projected transfer fee of 70-75 million euros, the Barcelona hierarchy remains positive, confident that Dias will fit into the team's strategic blueprint.
Diaz's trajectory at Liverpool has been legendary, transforming from a rising star into a central force in the team, displaying exceptional talent in a number of positions. Despite his indispensable role in the team, he was paid the lowest salary in the team. This inequality has made Dias unhappy and he is eager to negotiate with Liverpool's senior management over his salary.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have put Salah's contract extension on the agenda, while Diaz's pay rise has not been prioritized. Liverpool are well aware that Diaz's outstanding performance has aroused the covetousness of many clubs, and any team interested in bringing him in would have to pay a hefty transfer fee. As a result, they don't seem to be in a hurry to meet Dias' salary expectations.
Barcelona may see Diaz's dissatisfaction with his salary as an opportunity to try and bring him into the fold in the transfer window. Despite the hefty transfer fee, Barcelona firmly believe in Diaz's potential and contribution to the team, and believe he will be key to the team's future development. However, Liverpool's willingness to let go of this key player and Diaz's own willingness to move to Barcelona are all key variables in whether or not the transfer will materialize.
