However, now that he’s entering the final two years of his contract and Liverpool are showing no signs of offering Diaz an extension, it feels like now could be the best time for the Reds to sell him.





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The Colombia international has recently been in some of the best form of his career, and although he’d be a huge miss, the fact that he’s currently at the peak of his powers means that this could be the last opportunity for Liverpool to cash in.

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At the moment, Slot seems all for keeping the attacker at Anfield with the Colombia international being among the most prolific players in his first-team squad.

However, even though Diaz’s form was among the best in the team last season, there are other ways that Liverpool could fill the void left by his departure.



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Liverpool will have spent close to £300million if the deal for Hugo Ekitike goes through and, as they’ve only sold £50million worth of players thus far, some of their first-team players will have to be moved on.

Even though Diaz would be a sore miss at Anfield, it might be the smartest thing for Liverpool to do.