LIVERPOOL’S shock asking price for Luis Diaz has been revealed ahead of his potential move to Barcelona, reports claim.
The Colombian forward opened the door to a surprise exit after confessing he was in talks with other clubs this week.
Diaz, who has two years left on his Anfield contract, has been linked with an exit since last summer.
Despite that, Diaz played a key role in bringing a 20th English title to Merseyside this season, providing 13 goals and seven assists in his best-ever Premier League campaign.
Liverpool haven’t offered the 28-year-old a contract extension and he could be marginalised after the expected £126million signing of Florian Wirtz – which would smash the British transfer record.
Despite initially rejecting Barcelona’s advances, Liverpool have reportedly told Diaz that he can leave for just £51million, according to Spanish outlet SPORT.
This newly alleged gentleman’s agreement is significantly lower than the initially thought £70million asking price.
SPORT also claimed that Barca are “convinced” that they will finally land Diaz when the second-half of the summer window opens after the Club World Cup.
His girlfriend, Gera Ponce, posted an emotional Instagram message which some fans believed was a farewell.
She wrote under a slideshow of photos showcasing Diaz’s triumphs in the 2024-25 season: “From the first day we arrived, we felt first hand what it means to be a part of this club.
“We knew the slogan was ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, but to hear them sing it with so much passion, support us every moment and show such unconditional love… confirmed to us that here you never walk alone.
“This fanbase doesn’t just support, it feels. And what you have made my boyfriend and our entire family feel is something we carry in our souls.”
But Liverpool boss Arne Slot is eagar to keep Diaz for next season’s title defence as he plans a potential £300m reboot.
As well as Bayer Leverkusen star Wirtz, Liverpool have entered the £100million race for Paris Saint-Germain ace Bradley Barcola, who is often benched in big games for fellow superstar Desire Doue.
Liverpool chiefs have also not given up all hope of prising Alexander Isak away from Newcastle.
The champions have already spent £29.5m on Wirtz’s Leverkusen team-mate Jeremie Frimpong, 24, with another £40m-plus earmarked for Bournemouth’s 21-year-old left-back Milos Kerkez.
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