Liverpool attacker Luis Diaz is reportedly keen on staying at the Premier League club despite rumours linking the Colombian with a move away, according to Florian Plettenberg.
Diaz was reportedly considering a move to Barcelona for most of the summer, with many fans eager to see him leave due to his lack of productivity from the left flank. Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan were also credited with interest in his services.
His father stoked the flames of a transfer move, claiming “it would be his dream to go there (Barca).” However, the 27-year-old has been in stellar form this season.
The former FC Porto star bagged a brace as Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 6-3 and extended their lead atop the Premier League table to four points with a game in hand.
The brace took his Premier League tally to seven goals and two assists. He has also bagged a goal in the EFL Cup and another three in the Champions League, upping his mediocre output from last term.
Diaz, who joined Liverpool in 2022, has become a reliable option in rotation, contributing to 49 goals in 120 appearances.
He reportedly wants wages that reflect his importance to the team. He is currently on around £55,000 weekly and is hoping for around £150k.
According to Spotrac, he is the lowest-paid forward among Liverpool’s offensive stars. Even Federico Chiesa, who recently joined the club, earns significantly more at around £7.8 million per year (£150,000 per week).
The problem is that Liverpool’s hierarchy is too busy dealing with other pressing player contracts. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil Van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah could all walk for free in June, and their situation demands immediate attention, not Diaz, who is contracted to the club until 2027.
Following the update from Plettenberg, Liverpool can take time to sort out the urgent contracts before they consider handing out new deals to Diaz and other teammates who deserve a raise after this season.
