The Catalans’ director of football Deco is a big fan of the Colombian international, and it is believed that the Reds star wants to play for Barca one day, with his father recently claiming he is a huge fan of the La Liga club and dreams of joining them.
Liverpool are not keen on losing Diaz anytime soon with three years still left on his current contract.
The Anfield club snapped the 27-year-old up from FC Porto in a deal worth £50 million including add-ons in January 2022, and he has since weighed in with 24 goals and 13 assists in 98 appearances.
His numbers have impressed in a deal worth £50 million including add-ons in January 2022 and they also believe that his age, defensive contributions and technical ability make him the perfect man for their left wing.
They see him as an upgrade on Raphinha, who is primarily right-footed but has had to play on the left due to Lamine Yamal occupying the other flank.
The departure of German manager Jurgen Klopp has put the future of some Liverpool stars in doubt, and Barca believe they have a good chance of luring Diaz away in the coming weeks.
Raphinha has been getting offers from Saudi Pro League clubs and Barca expect more suitors to come calling in the summer.
They are convinced the Brazilian could be sold for good money, which they plan to use to recruit the services of Diaz from Liverpool.
New Reds boss Arne Slot will be desperate to hold on to such an influential player as he looks to impress in his first season in charge of the club, but Liverpool could be forced to cash in on their star forward if he expresses a desire to move on.
Barcelona will keep trying all they can to land Diaz, and a transfer saga could be on the cards.
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