Barcelona president Joan Laporta has met informally with Luis Díaz’s agent in the past, while the Colombia international’s father has previously revealed his son would love to play in Spain one day. The pieces have never fallen into place before: Barça either haven’t had the money or have had other priorities, while Liverpool have not wanted Díaz to leave. But could it be different this time?
ESPN has reported that Barça want to strengthen their attack this summer. They wanted to sign a left winger last year, when Athletic Club ‘s Nico Williams was a target, and will revisit strengthening that position ahead of next season. The club’s financial situation is still not perfect, but there is belief within the club there will be some money to invest. How much is not yet known. Liverpool, meanwhile, may feel more pressured to listen to offers with Díaz’s deal up in 2027. They could still demand a decent fee this summer, but his value would begin to decrease thereafter.
However, it’s unclear how high up Barça’s list of priorities Díaz is. Whether they move for him or not will depend on many factors: whether they go for a No.9 or a winger; the cost of any Díaz deal; and, finally, if they do go for a winger, would they pick Díaz over other options like Williams?
There are a lot of questions to be answered, and it’s a transfer which doesn’t feel close, but it doesn’t feel as easily dismissible as it did in the past. — Sam Marsden
OTHER RUMORS – AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic is close to extending his contract at AC Milan, with the renewal agreed and is just awaiting the 26-year-old’s signature. (Relevo )
– Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United have all been alerted through a number of intermediaries to the availability of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong before his contract runs out in the summer of 2026. (CaughtOffside )
– Juventus are monitoring the situation of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen , who has scored 20 goals in 22 games on loan at Galatasaray, and they hope to negotiate a deal to avoid paying the 26-year-old’s €75m release clause. (Nicolò Schira )
– Seria A club Como are looking at a summer move for Real Madrid’s Spain youth international full-back Jesus Fortea , after the 17-year-old told Madrid earlier this year that he wasn’t ready to renew his contract, which expires in 2026. (Marca )
– A number of Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation of Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar , whose demands for a new contract could lead the Giallorossi to let the 25-year-old Belgian leave. (Calciomercato )
– Goalkeeper Mario de Luis , a rising star of Real Madrid’s academy after becoming No. 1 for the club’s B team RM Castilla, could be available on a free transfer this summer when his contract is due to expire. (Marca )
