Barcelona is not going to give up their pursuit of Luis Diaz, despite the attitude of Liverpool on this issue. Director of Football Deco has made Diaz their top priority for this summer, in the midst of doubts about their ability to make a convincing bid for him and the restraint of Liverpool to sell.
The Merseyside club was apparently begun by the constant stories about a potential movement for Diaz, who is interested in Saudi-Arab giants Al-Nassr, as well as Barcelona. That's because they don't intend to sell. On Thursday it was revealed that Barcelona has now opened conversations for Diaz, but Liverpool has been struck back, which made it clear to the aforementioned intentions on the Blaugrana.
Barcelona will probably not end their pursuit there. Marca explains that Barcelona is aware that Diaz wants to wear blue and red in Catalonia under Hansi film, and has assimilated the rejection of Liverpool, and public, as a movement in the chess competition of negotiations.
Diaz, 28, has only had two years left over his deal in Liverpool, but despite the fact that he has not made any progress on a new one, Liverpool will probably not change their attitude. It is remarkable that Liverpool has recently 'established the market value of Diaz', despite their lack of openness for a sale. Previous reports have claimed that Liverpool values ​​Diaz at around € 85 million, while Barcelona has the feeling that they can close a deal for € 70 million.
Nevertheless, Barcelona are preparing for a future in which Diaz is out of reach. Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford is considered their primary alternative and a cheaper one. They would be looking for a loan agreement with an option to buy and have the advantage that Rashford has made it clear that he will do what he can do to force a move to Barcelona.