Barcelona to Renew Interest in Signing Luis Díaz After Failed Pursuit of Athletic Club Star Nico Williams

Barcelona are preparing a fresh approach to sign Liverpool winger Luis Díaz this summer after their attempt to land Nico Williams fell through, according to Sky Sports. The Spanish giants see Díaz as a priority target, but Liverpool are standing firm and have already rejected advances from Barcelona as well as Bayern Munich.

A previous report confirmed that Liverpool has rejected advances from both Barcelona and Bayern Munich for Luis Díaz.

BARÇA LAUNCH NEW BID AFTER NICO WILLIAMS BLOW

After weeks of negotiations, Barcelona’s hopes of signing Athletic Club’s Nico Williams have ended unsuccessfully, and the club are now turning all their attention towards Luis Díaz. Sporting director Deco has been in contact with Díaz’s camp for some time now, and has been encouraged by the fact that the Colombian is open to a move. Sky Sports say that Barça could table an offer worth around €70 million (£60m/$75m) in the coming days, in the hope it will tempt Liverpool to do business, but at the moment the Reds are unwilling even to enter negotiations for the winger.

LIVERPOOL AND DIAZ’S ROLE THIS SEASON

Luis Díaz enjoyed a fine 2024/25 season for the Reds, scoring 15 goals and providing 8 assists in all competitions. He was central to their Premier League title challenge, with Arne Slot’s side ultimately finishing as winners, ahead of Arsenal. The 28-year-old has made it clear he wants a new contract which reflects his importance and reputation, and Liverpool are determined not to let him go, having already rejected both Barça and Bayern Munich’s advances.

Liverpool won their 20th English top-flight title in the 2024/25 Premier League season, as confirmed by a recent report.

WHAT NEXT IN THE TRANSFER SAGA?

Barcelona are planning to step up their talks with Díaz’s representatives in the coming days. Hansi Flick’s side face their next pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 13 against Girona at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, and they are keen to land a marquee signing before the new campaign begins later this month. Liverpool, meanwhile, are preparing for life with Díaz as one of their key attacking players. He won’t be easy to prise away, and the Catalan giants will have to pay a huge fee if they are to lure him to Camp Nou. Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford is also on Barça’s radar, but right now the focus is firmly on Díaz.

Barcelona has recently secured a sell-on clause with right of first refusal for Noah Darvich, as reported by a recent article.