Al Nassr's interest in Luis Díaz puts FC Barcelona on alert

FC Barcelona has one of its main targets for the summer transfer market in sight: the 28-year-old left winger Luis Díaz, currently at Liverpool. The sports management at Barcelona has identified the need to reinforce the offensive front with a top-level name, to expand the options of a forward line that is already one of the best in the world —if not the best—, with an implacable firepower.

In that search, 'Lucho''s profile has been identified as the right one: a player who makes the most of the left side, fast, with the ability to take on defenders and with an unbalancing dribble. One of those players who has the goal between his eyebrows, with a good shot from medium and long distance.

However, without neglecting his ability to associate with teammates. Also, he is a physically intense player and very active in pressing, of the type that Hansi Flick usually likes.

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However, it is clear that Barcelona still has to face an operation that, in economic terms, promises to be quite expensive: no less than 80 million euros for a player who this season has been important for Arne Slot, being the third highest scorer (17 goals) and assister (8 goal passes) of the team. An asset that the Dutch coach used in 50 of the 56 possible matches.

Al Nassr also wants to sign Luis Díaz and could enter the bidding

However, apparently Luis Díaz is not only of interest to FC Barcelona, a hypothetical favorite in the bid for the Colombian —who, as his father revealed, in the past expressed his desire to wear the Blaugrana shirt—, but has also aroused the interest of an economically very powerful environment such as Saudi football. At least that is what the British media 'talkSPORT' claims, which mentions a possible interest of Al Nassr in signing the winger from Barrancas.

According to this source, the team led by Stefano Pioli, where a compatriot of Díaz, Jhon Jader Durán, also plays, would have the Colombian on its list of incorporations to explore in case Cristiano Ronaldo does not renew his contract, which expires on June 30. Although, as recognized by the sports director of Al Nassr, Fernando Hierro, negotiations for his continuity are underway:

"Cris is now with his national team, with a few days of rest. He has a contract until June 30. We will continue working so that all parties, hopefully, understand each other. There is no doubt that we are working to ensure that he continues. The strength with which the whole country is pushing for him to continue will also be very important for him."

Where will Luis Díaz play? Barcelona, Liverpool and the Arab temptation

Returning to Luis Díaz, if Cristiano Ronaldo finally leaves Al Nassr, 'The Knights of Najd' would be willing to pay €85 million for his signing. An operation that would be stellar in economic terms for the Colombian, but that would move him away from the context of the European elite. A competitive scenario that Barcelona could offer him, today one of the best teams in the world and that, with a view to next season, is once again emerging as a candidate for all possible titles.

Will 'Lucho' change his destination next season or will he continue at Liverpool? We will have to see.