The Barcelona is working around the clock to sign the striker they want to bring to the Catalan capital to strengthen Hansi Flick’s squad. Luis Díaz is the leading candidate, but neither Liverpool will make it easy nor will Bayern Munich give up without a fight. In Germany, they claim that the Colombian has reached an agreement with the Bavarians, although it should be remembered that both he and his father have never hidden their support for the Blaugrana and that the Colombian international’s dream is to wear the Barça shirt.
The Azulgrana club wants the talk about Nico Williams to stop. The Athletic winger turned down Barcelona and now seems to be celebrating with his brother Iñaki in Pamplona, where they are enjoying the San Fermín festivities, although without running in the bull runs, obviously. At Can Barça, they are looking to forget the resounding failure and start looking to the horizon with possible signings that will excite the Barça fans and make them dream of winning all the titles this season after last season’s treble.
Among the candidates to join Barcelona is Rafael Leao, but it seems unlikely that the Portuguese winger will end up defending the Blaugrana shirt. Marcus Rashford, who has been sentenced by Manchester United, has more options, but the big favorite is Luis Díaz, who is looking to leave Liverpool. In addition, his recent behavior, such as not attending Diogo Jota’s funeral, seems to be taking its toll on the Colombian, as he has been harshly criticized in the British city by fans and the press.
The words of Luis Díaz
Luis Díaz was in Colombia finishing his vacation, but he had to go to the airport, get on a plane, and travel to Liverpool to start preseason with the Reds. In his native country, he was intercepted by the media, who asked him about his future and the rumors linking him to Barcelona or Bayern Munich. “We are in negotiations.
“We are in negotiations, talking with the club, with Liverpool, with everyone who approaches us,” the Colombian striker continued. “I am very happy where I am, but we have to try to make the best decision,” said Luis Díaz, leaving the door open for a departure but also accepting the possibility of continuing at Anfield despite the contacts he has had with Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Luis Díaz’s decision
Different reports suggest that Luis Díaz has set a condition for signing with Barcelona, which would be to receive financial compensation if they are unable to register him. We will see if the Catalans accept this request from the Colombian and his entourage. It should be remembered that one of the reasons why the signing of Nico Williams fell through was because Barcelona did not want to include a release clause if they were unable to register the Spanish international before the date set by the player’s agent.
On the other hand, Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra has assured that his compatriot is clear about what he will do once he sits down with Liverpool. The Colombian will give the British club an ultimatum, giving them a choice: either an improved contract or a transfer. He has also revealed that Barcelona and Bayern Munich are offering Luis Díaz triple his current salary, while Saudi Arabia, a destination he is not considering at the moment, is also offering him a stratospheric contract, so he is demanding a significant improvement from the Reds.