Luis Díaz may well not be leaving Liverpool at all, never mind for Barcelona.

But there are also major developments behind the scenes.

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Slot will arrive as 'head coach' rather than manager, and the final say on transfer activity and new contracts will lie elsewhere.

Yet the club would need to sell players in order to fund a move, and that financial position could be something for Liverpool to look to exploit for its own benefit by pursuing the following three players as part of any possible deal.

But while Liverpool would probably need to strengthen the attack if it sanctioned a departure for Díaz, the defense will need reinforcing regardless.

A deal for Ronald Araújo just about meets the plausibility criterion for inclusion — the reason why someone like Lamine Yamal hasn't made the list.

Manchester United and Barcelona have shown an interest, but given its defensive need, Liverpool should look to be on the scene as well.

Ferrán Torres

This is about as close to a direct swap as it comes.

Both right-footers who typically play off the left, Díaz and Ferrán Torres have plenty in common.

Why, then, would Liverpool wish to consider a trade?
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