Liverpool star Luis Diaz has expressed openness to joining Barcelona this summer amid strong interest from the Spanish club. According to reports, Barcelona "love" Diaz and are determined to pursue a deal, despite Liverpool’s clear stance that the player is not for sale at present[1].

Barcelona's pursuit intensified after failing to sign Nico Williams, making Diaz a priority target to strengthen their attacking options. The Catalan club sees Diaz as an ideal fit for their system under new manager Hansi Flick, valuing his versatility and quality[4].

Despite Liverpool's reluctance to sell, evidenced by rejecting approaches from both Barcelona and Bayern Munich, Diaz’s agent has reportedly contacted Barcelona to indicate the player’s availability, potentially attempting to facilitate a transfer against Liverpool's initial wishes[3].

Diaz himself is interested in the move and is even willing to wait to play for Barcelona should the club fail to register him in time for this season, demanding substantial compensation if that happens. This illustrates his strong desire to join the Spanish champions[2].

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However, Liverpool face a dilemma, especially after the tragic death of Diogo Jota, which has left them short of depth in attack. Diaz was a key contributor last season, and parting with him could weaken Liverpool’s attacking options when they still need to bolster their squad, notably with consistent goal scorers[2].

Barcelona have decided to delay official transfer negotiations out of respect for Liverpool’s difficult period following Jota’s passing, yet they remain keen to revisit the pursuit soon. They acknowledge it will be neither an easy nor a quick deal[4][1].

Overall, while Liverpool appear to want to keep Diaz for now, the player’s willingness to move and Barcelona’s persistent interest suggest the transfer saga is ongoing, with future developments likely in this summer’s window[1][2][3].


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