Despite Luis Diaz's statements expressing his contentment at Liverpool, rumors persist about his potential move to Barcelona, circulating in both Spain and Colombia.
"I am very content at Liverpool; it's a fantastic team and club," he conveyed to Gol Caracol earlier this month.
"Playing there has always been my aspiration, so I am very content and serene. My thoughts are solely on the Colombian national team at the moment," he added.
Diaz, who is under contract with Liverpool until 2027, has stated that his current focus is on preparing for the Copa America, yet he intends to return to Liverpool for the next season. However, Barcelona's interest in him persists, as reported by The Athletic in their latest update on Tuesday. Additionally, Colombian journalist Breinner Arteta Canizares has reported that Diaz's representatives are set to meet with envoys from a Spanish club in the United States, either this week or the next.
Reports indicate that the 27-year-old is poised to leave Liverpool FC for LaLiga. In Spain, Sport's Joaquim Piera has identified Diaz and Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes as the duo selected by Barcelona to strengthen two crucial positions. Piera notes the current European Championship and the forthcoming Copa America, starting this Friday, as factors contributing to an extended and highly unpredictable transfer window.
Barcelona may wait for a "domino effect" from other significant transfers before finalizing their plans, yet "Diaz is the left winger whom [sporting director] Deco deems perfect."
Diaz has also been approved by Barcelona's new manager Hansi Flick, with reports suggesting that there is a consensus on him being the top target.
The Athletic has emphasized that Liverpool are preparing for pre-season with Diaz, although their phrasing implies that a transaction is possible.
"They would demand a substantial fee for the Colombian winger before contemplating a sale," writes Merseyside journalist Andy Jones.
The 27-year-old player, with three years left on his contract, is expected to yield a significant profit over the £50 million paid for him in January 2022. Given Barcelona's well-documented financial struggles, making a profit on such an investment may seem ambitious. Nonetheless, the Spanish club has continued to make substantial signings, including Ferran Torres (£47m), Raphinha (£55m), Jules Kounde (£42m), Robert Lewandowski (£43m), and the young talent Vitor Roque (£52m) in the past few seasons.
