Barcelona 'interested in signing Liverpool's Luis Diaz'

Barcelona are reportedly keen on Liverpool attacker Luis Diaz but are likely to be priced out of a move.

The Colombia international made the move to Anfield from Porto in 2022, and he has featured on 85 occasions for the Reds in all competitions, scoring 22 goals and registering 13 assists in the process.

The 27-year-old has contributed 11 goals and five assists in 38 appearances for Jurgen Klopp's side this season, including six goals and four assists in the Premier League.

Diaz has another three years left to run on his contract, but there is currently speculation surrounding his future, with Paris Saint-Germain believed to be interested in his signature.

According to The Mirror, Barcelona are also admirers of the South American and are keen to explore the possibility of bringing him to Camp Nou.

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The report claims that Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been in touch with Diaz's advisors to make it clear that the La Liga champions are interested in his signature.

However, Liverpool are not believed to be looking to sell Diaz, and reports in Colombia have suggested that the Reds would want an offer in excess of £100m to even consider sanctioning his exit.

Barcelona are not in a position to make that type of signing due to their well-documented financial problems, meaning that a deal could be off the table.

There are expected to be changes at Barcelona this summer in terms of their first-team squad, while there will also be a new manager, as Xavi prepares to leave his position.

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The Catalan outfit are likely to be in the market for at least one attacker, with Joao Felix not expected to join the club on a permanent basis from Atletico Madrid this summer due to his drop-off in form.

Raphinha and Ferran Torres are also being linked with moves back to the Premier League, with Barcelona under pressure to make some first-team sales this summer.

PSG are also believed to be determined to sign Lamine Yamal, with the club allegedly placing a €200m (£170m) offer on the table for the 16-year-old.

However, Barcelona are thought to have made it clear that Yamal is not for sale, with the Spain international viewed as one of the most important players at Camp Nou despite his age.

Blaugrana have recently signed Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool in high-profile deals but will seemingly find it difficult to bring Diaz to the club.