Liverpool count on bid for “world-class” £72m star

Trent Alexander-Arnold has left Liverpool. In equity, FSG have completed very effectively certainly right here, banking round £10m to permit the right-back to hitch Actual Madrid early, in order that he can play underneath Xabi Alonso in subsequent month’s Membership World Cup.

It was drained saga, an indeniable stain on Liverpool’s unbelievable Premier League triumph. Ah effectively, it would come out within the wash. Now that the entire ordeal is over, we will flip towards the thrilling incomings heading Anfield’s approach.

Jeremie Frimpong has accomplished his medical, and his switch to Anfield will likely be introduced imminently, whereas offers for Florian Wirtz and Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez are within the pipeline. Liverpool additionally need a new quantity 9.

Nonetheless, this may’t all occur with no few exits. Let’s check out who is perhaps leaving Arne Slot‘s Reds this summer season.

Who may very well be leaving Liverpool

Alexander-Arnold wasn’t the one one in tears as Liverpool lifted the Premier League title after their season-closing draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Harvey Elliott minimize a poignant determine, for the younger playmaker has been restricted to a bit-part position this season and appears like he could go away. Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund are mooted names, with Liverpool demanding £50m.

With Frimpong inbound, Kostas Tsimikas‘ five-year keep on the membership could also be at an finish. Andy Robertson, 31, has been on the decline, however he needs to remain and problem Kerkez for a spot, and there will not be room for 3.

Darwin Nunez is probably probably the most nailed-on for a departure. Liverpool need a striker, however cannot transfer ahead with out the sale of their club-record man, whose well-documented struggles in England have left him with simply seven targets from 47 matches throughout all competitions this time period.

It has been irritating to look at the Uruguayan battle, particularly since these early hopes he would emulate his countryman Luis Suarez and change into a celebrity at Liverpool.

Elsewhere, curious experiences of Bayern Munich’s curiosity in Cody Gakpo have additionally surfaced this week, however it appears unlikely FSG would permit the left-sided ahead, behind solely Mohamed Salah in Liverpool’s scoring charts this season, to go away.

Nonetheless, Luis Diaz can also be being focused by suitors and could be set for an exit within the coming months.

FSG anticipating bid for key participant

In response to switch insider Ben Jacobs, Liverpool expect to listen to from Saudi officers within the coming weeks, with Al Nassr – who’re requesting funding to make a proposal – figuring out Diaz as their high goal.

Jacobs believes Diaz is prone to price in extra of €85m (£72m) if he is to go away Anfield this summer season, together with his potential exit definitely not a formality.

Barcelona even have a long-standing curiosity within the 28-year-old, with La Blaugrana specifically publicly revealing their admiration for the participant as they weigh up a bid.

It is thought that Diaz is pushing for a brand new contract at Anfield, incomes simply £55k per week and coming into the penultimate yr of his present deal.

Why Diaz may very well be one other Luis Suarez

Whereas it may appear a good suggestion to take a giant supply for Diaz, he is considered a “world-class” participant by former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and changing him successfully, with different areas in want of funding, may very well be difficult.

Certainly, the Colombian has simply loved his best marketing campaign at Liverpool, scoring 17 targets and offering eight assists throughout all competitions.

Furthermore, his underlying technical knowledge is extremely spectacular. As per FBref, the skilful star ranks among the many high 13% of attacking midfielders and wingers throughout Europe’s top-five leagues this time period for targets scored, the highest 7% for go completion, the highest 19% for profitable take-ons and the highest

A profitable take-on is recorded when a participant beats their opponent by immediately carrying the ball previous them whereas retaining possession.

Promoting Diaz whereas on the high of his recreation may even mimic the one-time sale of Suarez to Barcelona, the soccer legend becoming a member of Camp Nou in a deal value £75m again in 2014.

There are variations, in fact, however Liverpool could be relinquishing a South American star after a season competing on the peak of the Premier League.

However emotions of indifference towards Diaz are misguided: as Suarez was underneath Brendan Rodgers, Diaz is without doubt one of the best gamers on this planet in his place, maybe a little bit wasteful right here and there, however nonetheless producing spectacular numbers that different gamers could battle to copy.

As you may see, Raphinha and Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola had been the one left-sided forwards throughout Europe’s top-five leagues who outscored Diaz this season, and he was certainly the best scorer within the Premier League.

Suarez scored 82 targets throughout 133 matches for the Reds. He’s, in fact, an out-and-out centre-forward, however the precept stays: Liverpool could be skating throughout skinny ice in permitting their fleet-footed maverick to depart with lots extra upheaval happening down Anfield Street.

It is a difficult one: Diaz is without doubt one of the greatest wingers within the Premier League, instrumental in profitable the factor underneath Slot’s management this season, and having accomplished his best particular person season in a Liverpool shirt too.

Nonetheless, he is additionally going to be 30 by the point his present deal expires on the finish of the 2026/27 marketing campaign, and suitors appear prepared to a minimum of contemplate paying a good-looking determine to take him from Merseyside.

A lot to think about, nonetheless; is Diaz actually such a legal responsibility on this group? Is his prowess unfairly darkened by Salah’s ridiculous output, hardly a good yardstick to check in opposition to any proficient winger?

Liverpool would possibly simply come to have a look at their banked sums, ought to Diaz depart, with the same ruefulness to when Suarez up and left for riches overseas.

That mentioned, resilience and depth have led Slot’s Liverpool to success this season, and they need to be capable of overcome such a setback.