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Liverpool has rejected an approach from Barcelona for Luis Diaz(Image: Getty Images)

Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed his club are still in the market for a new forward after Liverpool turned down an approach for Luis Diaz.

The La Liga giants made a move for the Colombia international earlier this month, but as reported by the ECHO at the time, the Reds have no plans to sell the 28-year-old this summer.

As well as Barcelona, Diaz has also been attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League.



He was also the subject of interest from Manchester City a year ago.

It's unclear how much Barca were willing to pay for Diaz, but Deco admits that bolstering his side’s attacking options is a priority for the Catalan club this summer.

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"I think we have enough balance, both in defense and in midfield,” he told Globoesporte.

“There are players who are still going to grow.

But perhaps it is the only sector in which we identify that one or another player is missing."

Speaking earlier this month, Diaz admitted that his representatives are discussing a potential move away from Anfield.

The attacker, who scored 17 goals in 50 appearances last season, is approaching the final two years of his Liverpool contract, and he admitted while away on international duty that he is keeping all his options open.

He said: “I’m very happy at Liverpool, I’ve always said so.

They’ve welcomed me very well from day one.

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“We are currently in contact with Liverpool, because we are talking to clubs, and that’s normal given the transfer market that’s opening.

We’re trying to arrange what’s best for us.”

Before he added: “I’m waiting to see what happens.

"If Liverpool offers us a really good [contract] renewal, or since I still have the two years left on my contract I will definitely stay there happy and content.
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