Barcelona may have the most deadly front three in Spain, but it remains the priority to strengthen it in the summer transfer window. Last year, Barcelona took steps to try to sign a left wing player and signed Dani Olmo instead, but it remains a priority for the coming summer transfer market.
Director of Football Deco has set his sights on Liverpool -Man Luis Diaz. The Colombian winger was his favorite option last summer, even though the decision was made to try to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Club, but Deco also spoke with the Diaz camp in the summer months last year. He has been in contact with them again in recent months, says Sport, while Barcelona will inform him of their interest.
Diaz would be their priority, but now the Blaugrana apparently comes to terms with the idea that his signing may not be possible. The Catalan says that the signing has become cold in recent weeks because of the competition and the money involved, because they are confronted with further problems with the salary limit. Liverpool will demand at least € 75 million for Diaz, and interested with Saudi Arab parties Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr, they feel they will get it.
Only if Diaz digs his heels in Wil, does it keep a deal alive, because Barcelona does not see that compensation as feasible, and therefore the Colombians have to force the price by refusing to move to the middle. Nevertheless, it is acknowledged that Diaz can also be convinced by the wealth from Saudi Arabia. May is considered the month in which Diaz will look to define his future.
Recent reports have also claimed that Barcelona will restart contacts with the Williams camp, which may suggest that the Blaugrana has the feeling that it can be a more feasible option, despite his release clause of € 60 million. Still, if Barcelona do not solve their VIP chairs of € 100 million, deal with La Liga, both will be out of reach.