Liverpool are reportedly ‘best positioned’ to sign FC Porto winger Luis Diaz as sporting director Michael Edwards plots one last transfer swoop.
The Reds have been heavily linked with a move for the 24-year-old in recent months and could finally make a move in 2022.
A shining light for the Dragões in the Group B doubleheader against Jurgen Klopp’s men, Diaz has been a revelation for Sérgio Conceição’s side this season.
Now according to a report from Fichajes.net, as cited by Sport Witness on Twitter, the Anfield club are the ‘most interested’ side in Diaz.
Luis Diaz | Edwards planning ‘one last smart move’ – ‘Good news for Liverpool’, Reds can ‘take advantage’ for signinghttps://t.co/MsHMGoaacK #lfc
— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) December 14, 2021
The report claims that Liverpool ‘want’ the 31-cap star and could ‘take advantage’ of Porto’s financial situation having failed to qualify for the knockout phase in the Champions League.
So far this season the Columbian – described as ‘extraordinary’ in the report – has scored 13 times and added three assists in 22 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £22.5million and under contract in Portugal until 2024 (Transfermarkt), Diaz could well be ‘one last smart move’ for Edwards’ tenure at Anfield.
Predominantly a left-winger, the tricky forward would present direct competition for Sadio Mane.
With the African Cup of Nations set for early January, a move would be of huge benefit to the Reds in the short term.
Furthermore, as Klopp looks to the next evolution of this squad, bringing Diaz to Merseyside would be a worthwhile starting point.
