In accordance with an replace supplied by SPORT, it has come to mild that Barcelona sporting director Deco already laying the groundwork for a attainable switch of Luis Diaz.
Plans are being drawn up, and monetary calculations are being made to find out how the membership might afford the transfer.
Nonetheless, securing Diaz is not going to be simple, as Barcelona should generate a big quantity of funds earlier than they’ll make an official method.
There are issues to beat
The estimated value of signing the Colombian winger is a minimum of €70-75 million, which suggests Barcelona must liberate a minimum of €30 million of their wage construction to make the deal possible.
The membership is exploring alternative ways to boost funds, together with participant gross sales and proportion offers involving these not presently a part of the first-team setup.
Barcelona additionally see their midfield as an space the place they may contemplate a serious sale if the best provide arrives. Whereas the squad has an abundance of midfield choices, solely Pedri is thought to be untouchable.
Luis Diaz is needed by Barcelona. (Photograph by Alex Pantling/Getty Pictures)
In defence, the membership is cautious about making any adjustments, however the futures of Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, and Ronald Araujo stay unsure. Araujo, specifically, would solely be allowed to depart if he requested a transfer.
What’s Barcelona’s plan with Diaz?
On Diaz’s aspect, the participant is reportedly keen to affix Barcelona. Having spent 4 seasons in England, he’s excited concerning the prospect of sporting the Blaugrana colors.
Deco has already held casual discussions together with his representatives, making them conscious of Barcelona’s curiosity. Nonetheless, monetary restrictions below La Liga’s honest play laws forestall the membership from making any formal strikes at this stage.
One issue that might work in Barcelona’s favour is Diaz’s contract state of affairs. His present deal runs till 2027, that means that by 2026, Liverpool would have much less leverage in negotiations.
If the membership doesn’t promote him subsequent summer time, they threat shedding out on a big switch payment the next 12 months. That stated, if Barcelona fail to point out concrete curiosity, Diaz can also contemplate extending his keep at Anfield.
*Participant valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.