Luis Diaz could be in for a surprising departure from Liverpool this summer if the Reds manage to convince Mohamed Salah to extend his contract.
The Colombian player has been a vital component of Jurgen Klopp’s attacking lineup since joining the Merseyside club just over two years ago.
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Following a sluggish start to the season, Diaz has recently hit top form, but his future at Anfield remains uncertain, as reported by The Sun.
Although Liverpool’s primary focus is securing Klopp’s successor, the contracts of Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are also crucial considerations.
With just over a year left on their deals, it’s likely that Klopp’s replacement would want to retain these key players.
Mido, Salah’s fellow countryman and former Spurs striker, claimed on Thursday that a deal was in place for Salah to move to the Saudi Pro League.
Van Dijk also raised doubts about his future last month, suggesting he could leave alongside Klopp, though he later backtracked on those remarks.
Given the significant expense of retaining Salah, Liverpool may be compelled to sell Diaz, especially with interest from clubs in Spain.
Despite Diaz’s consistent presence in the team following his recovery from injury, senior Liverpool figures are placing their trust in a group of emerging young talents.
Jayden Danns impressed with two goals in the midweek FA Cup victory over Southampton, following his Carabao Cup final appearance. Meanwhile, Harvey Elliot, at just 20 years old, has already amassed over 100 appearances for the club.
Negotiations with players facing uncertain contract situations can only progress once a new sporting director is appointed at Liverpool. The club is making efforts to persuade Michael Edwards to return to Anfield in the summer.
Xabi Alonso is currently the frontrunner for the managerial role in the summer. However, he remains focused on leading Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title challenge for now.
