Liverpool are having a busy time as they prepare for life after Jurgen Klopp, who will leave the club following this season. The club is making detailed plans to bolster their squad and leave no gaps to keep fighting for titles across all the competitions.
In a big development, the Reds are ready to cash in on Luis Diaz in the summer window, according to a report published in The Sun. However, they will allow the player to leave only if Mohamed Salah extends his stay at Anfield.
Luis Diaz joined Liverpool from FC Porto in the 2022 winter window for a reported fee of €45 million. He had an impressive start in the English league and looked like a long-term solution. His ability to play on both the flanks adds depth to the squad.
The 27-year-old striker has featured in 35 games this season so far, netting 10 goals and assisting five. He is averaging 2.2 shots, 1.2 key passes and 1.5 dribbles per game. He also has a decent passing accuracy rate of 84.2 (stats via whoscored).
Why does the club want to sell Luis Diaz?
Despite Luis Diaz’s decent performance, Liverpool are willing to offload him in the summer window. The club want to raise funds to strengthen their overall squad. However, he will be allowed to leave only if Mohamed Salah ties to a new long-term contract.
With interest from Saudi, Salah’s future at the club has come under scrutiny. He has only a year left in his contract and might leave the club soon. If that happens, Liverpool will need the services of Diaz up front, otherwise, he will be used as a tool to raise funds.
A new manager will be at the helm of affairs next season with Xabi Alonso being the top priority. The club want to ensure the availability of funds for the next manager. It will be interesting to watch how the chapters unfold for them in the coming months.
