Liverpool look to have hijacked Tottenham Hotspurs deal for FC Porto forward Luis Diaz, with reports the player wants to go to Anfield, rather than head to London. Reports tell that the Red’s always had interest in Diaz, but wanted to wait to the summer to pounce. Instead, Tottenham’s attempts to lure the player to them made Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool board think twice, and chose to make a move in this window.
FC Porto have received Liverpool official bid for Luís Diaz. €40m guaranteed fee plus €25m bonuses. Deal entering in final stages between clubs. 🔴🇨🇴 #LFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 28, 2022
Diaz is currently in South America with Colombia - Liverpool want to be plan and be prepared for potential medical there. pic.twitter.com/PV9v76xWLE
It is understood that the deal will see the Colombian cost around £30 million and see the player move to Merseyside on a contract of around five years.
The 24-year-old is part of Liverpool’s new recruiting drive, with the hope of bringing in younger players to compete with the teams seasoned front-three in Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.
Though Salah hasn’t slowed down, and Jota has made it into the mix, there is certainly room for more exciting players up top, and the 25-year-old could be just that.
🚨 Liverpool on course to sign Luis Diaz from Porto before transfer window shuts. Sources expect fee of around €60m including add-ons to be agreed. 25yo Colombia winger also targeted by Tottenham but is believed to have opted for #LFC @TheAthleticUK #THFC https://t.co/AS1rWMP4KB
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 28, 2022
Though he plays as a winger, Diaz can play anywhere across are front three, occasionally being known to cut in and score goals in the top corner.
He has the potential to add not only longevity to Liverpool, but also be the start of a new guard at the club. One that Tottenham will have to watch from a far.