Barcelona are still on the trail of Liverpool star Luis Diaz with the two sides now approaching a critical point over a potential deal.
The Colombian international was a vital part of Arne Slot's debut Premier League title win in 2024/25 with 13 top-flight goals and five assists from the former Porto winger.
Diaz's current deal at Anfield runs until 2027, with the Reds working on a renewal offer to the 28-year-old, as Slot looks to retain him on Merseyside.
However, if an agreement is not reached to extend his bond, Liverpool could consider an offer to avoid his contract running into free transfer exit territory in the months ahead.
Diaz and his father have dropped hints over his willingness to make the move to Catalonia, if an offer arrives at Anfield, but the clubs are still some distance apart in their valuations.
The incoming arrival of Florian Wirtz on a club record transfer deal will increase the need for Slot to sell players and Diaz has the highest transfer value on his potential departures list.
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Luis Diaz to Barcelona transfer latest as Liverpool set asking price
The situation remains delicately balanced with Hansi Flick indicating Diaz and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford are on his summer shortlist for attacking reinforcements.
Spain international Nico Williams remains a long-standing target despite a growth of interest from Bayern Munich and Arsenal in the 22-year-old.
Barcelona's financial picture has improved in the last 12 months, but Flick is still careful in his planning, with 1:1 transfer rule applying to sales being sanctioned before huge purchases are made.
Ahead of a final round of talks - with both teams keen to secure a resolution before they return for preseason in July - Barcelona have reportedly told Liverpool their final offer is £51m [$70m] as per Liverpool.com.
That fee mirrors Williams' release clause at Athletic Club and is above what United will demand for Rashford but it's below Liverpool's ongoing £60m [$81m] asking price.
If Barcelona want to stand firm, that requires an unlikely change from Liverpool, with Diaz ready to reject offers from the Saudi Pro League.
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