Luiz Diaz has scored against Sevilla, firing home a powerful effort against in today’s friendly and following up with another effort shortly afterwards to make it 3-0 to Liverpool at half time.

The Reds are playing at home under new manager Arne Slot for the first time, and the Dutch tactician is certainly enjoying life in the job so far as his team put on a show in this pre-season match.

The new Premier League season starts next week, so this looks like a very promising sign of things to come for Liverpool as they conclude their list of friendly fixtures before the competitive football gets going…

DIAZ MAKES IT 2-0! ? pic.twitter.com/bnxcgFCcf7

— – (@snappedlfc) August 11, 2024

Diaz was a key player for Jurgen Klopp and it looks like he’s confident and back to his best under Slot as well.

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The Colombia international had been linked with Barcelona and PSG earlier this summer, though this never materialised and LFC fans will be relieved that he’s ended up staying.

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Liverpool stars Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez were recently seen playfully teasing teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold about the swirling rumors linking him with a move to Real Madrid.

The Liverpool right-back has been the subject of intense speculation regarding a potential transfer to the Spanish giants this summer.

Trent Alexander-Arnold linked with a move to Real Madrid

With Alexander-Arnold’s current contract set to expire next summer and no updates on a new deal, uncertainty surrounds his future at Anfield.

Recognised as one of Liverpool’s best assets, the club’s owners are keen to avoid the risk of him leaving on a free transfer.

Real Madrid have reportedly made Alexander-Arnold their top transfer target, closely monitoring his situation.

In a now-viral video, Luis Diaz can be seen teasing the defender about a potential move.

As the three of them made their way down the stairs, Diaz can be heard saying, “Real Madrid? Ciao.”

Trent, upon hearing the comment, turned around and, while trying to hide his reaction, let out a small laugh. Nunez couldn’t help but smile at the exchange.

Diaz: "Real Madrid? Ciao"
Trent & Darwin: *smile & laughs* pic.twitter.com/baTm0faxSC

— K (@KeiLFC88) August 5, 2024

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Liverpool’s impressive pre-season under Arne Slot

Liverpool have had a promising pre-season under new manager Arne Slot.

They have won all three games they have played so far, including impressive victories against Manchester United and Arsenal, while playing some exciting football.

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Liverpool have clearly communicated to Luis Diaz’s agent that they do not plan to sell the player in this summer’s transfer window, despite interest from Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli.

Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Diaz remains on the radar of Barca and PSG, even if the Colombia international is not currently thought to be their top target.

Diaz has been a key player for Liverpool but there has been some speculation about his future for the last year or so, with the player’s father often speaking publicly about a desire for his son to play in Spain at some point in the future.

Still, for now Diaz is not a top priority for Barcelona, who are focusing instead on signing Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams for that area of their squad, CaughtOffside understands.

Diaz transfer: Will the Liverpool star leave?

There is also interest from PSG, but similarly to Barca, they are focusing on another priority target in the form of Napoli attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

It may be that Kvaratskhelia will end up being too expensive for PSG, in which case they could then turn to Diaz as an alternative.

Still, for the time being this all points towards an exit looking unlikely for Diaz, even if the LFC winger also has interest from Saudi, with Al Ahli now showing the strongest interest.

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The 27-year-old is surely too good to be leaving Europe at this stage in his career, so Liverpool fans will surely hope this saga is more or less settled, with new manager Arne Slot surely needing to avoid a difficult start with the loss of a big-name player like this.

With other wingers like Williams and Kvaratskhelia on the market this summer, that can perhaps give Liverpool a bit of breathing space.

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Colombia will face Argentina in the 2024 Copa America final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL. While Los Cafeteros might have several supporters on its side, the squad will need its best players to step up.

James Rodríguez has been the star for the Colombians with one goal and six assists. While the 33-year-old will probably keep his impressive form against Argentina, he’ll need help from his teammates, one of them being Liverpool’s Luis Díaz.

Nonetheless, there’s one stat regarding Díaz that should worry those who will be cheering on Colombia on Sunday. WhoScored.com spotlighted that no player has been dispossessed more times than Díaz (14) at the 2024 Copa America.

No player has been dispossessed more times than Luis Diaz (14) at the 2024 Copa America. ?#CA2024 pic.twitter.com/7ZiwAyEobq

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) July 12, 2024

The 27-year-old has started all five matches for Colombia in this tournament and has scored two goals. Despite these numbers, Néstor Lorenzo and his team will need Díaz to be more of a factor if they want to win their second-ever Copa America trophy.

If players like Díaz don’t have an outstanding performance on Sunday, Argentina could be winning their second straight Copa America.

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Liverpool will reportedly try to seal the transfer of Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi this summer, though he’s also a target for Chelsea.

The talented 22-year-old has impressed in his time in the Bundesliga, and it now seems Liverpool are showing a strong interest and plan to try signing him this summer amid doubts over star attacking duo Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz, according to Todo Fichajes.

The report adds that Dortmund could ask for around €30million for Adeyemi, which should be perfectly affordable for clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea, who could both perhaps do with freshening things up in attack ahead of next season.

Adeyemi could be ideal if Salah or Diaz end up leaving soon, whether that’s this summer or next year, while he’d surely represent an upgrade on struggling pair Raheem Sterling and Mykhailo Mudryk at Stamford Bridge.

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As we recently reported, Adeyemi is also on the radar of other top Premier League clubs such as Arsenal and Manchester United this summer.

However, sources have informed CaughtOffside that Chelsea seem to be showing the strongest interest in the Germany international, and could try an opening offer of €30m to try to get a deal done, as they anticipate Sterling could leave the club amid interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli.

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Dortmund reached the Champions League final last season, so they’ll surely be keen to keep this squad together and try again to challenge for major honours next term, though they have often had to cash in on their star names in the past, with Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland among their recent high-profile sales.

Every player has his price, and it seems Adeyemi might realistically be one of the cheaper players on the market in that position this summer, so he seems potentially like a no-brainer for the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea.

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Colombia and Uruguay finished top of their respective groups during this 2024 Copa America. James Rodríguez has been one of the stars for the Colombians, but La Celeste manager Marcelo Bielsa’s attention is focused on Liverpool standout Luis Diaz.

Rodríguez is stealing the headlines having one goal and five assists in four matches. However, Uruguay’s defensive game plan concentrates on Diaz, and Bielsa, speaking to the media on Tuesday, noted that his team cannot afford to give Diaz space.

In the 5-0 win over Panama, Diaz scored a heads-up goal, and it seems the former Leeds United manager wants to avoid his team making the same mistakes as the Central American side.

“If we defend with 40 meters behind us, Díaz is going to thrive,” Bielsa told the media (h/t Diario AS). “He loves having space behind him, and even if we defend right in front of the goal, he’ll still find ways to take advantage. In games, you aim to stop the opponent from attacking while trying to create your own chances. But if you can’t dominate in the opponent’s half, people always ask about a plan B.

“There isn’t one; you just have to execute plan A as best as possible. A compact team aims to attack because it means control, but if they can’t, they need to know how to defend. We attack better than we defend, and Colombia is the same. We defend when needed, and then we just have to see what happens.”

Colombia will look to continue their impressive run under manager Nestor Lorenzo. They’re currently on a 27-match unbeaten streak, and this run will either continue with a win over Uruguay or end with a loss and fall short of reaching the Copa America final.

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Colombia are on its way to the 2024 Copa America semifinal as Liverpool standout Luis Díaz added an insurance goal against Panama. Los Cafeteros finished first in Group D and are showing why they’re a tournament favorite.

After scoring two goals, the 27-year-old scored a heads-up goal, giving Colombia a 3-0 lead over the Canadians. While there’s still plenty of game left, the Colombians will coast their way to the semifinals where they’ll face either Brazil or Uruguay.

James Rodriguez with great vision and quick thinking for Colombia's third goal. As soon as Luis Diaz started the run he spotted it. Quality finish from Diaz too. pic.twitter.com/e5o4e12ffr

— James Nalton (@JDNalton) July 6, 2024

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Liverpool will be busy in the summer transfer window as the club is expected to make signings and sanction some big sales.

Following the arrival of manager Arne Slot this summer, the Dutch manager will be given the backing by the club in the transfer market to make big decisions.

The Reds have been linked with a move to Anthony Gordon recently while a defender and a midfielder is likely to be signed following the exit of Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara this summer.

According to a report from the Football Insider, Liverpool are ready to listen to offers for winger Luis Diaz.

The Colombian international has been linked with a move away from the club, with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain mentioned as the clubs interested in signing him.

The pacey winger has been a starter for the Reds under Jurgen Klopp but following the German manager’s departure from the club, the former Porto man is reportedly unhappy at the club, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.

As per the report, Diaz is unhappy with some of the criticism he has received during his time at the club.

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In 37 Premier League matches last season, the left-winger scored eight goals for the Reds and provided five assists.

He is one of the first names in the starting-line up but there is still room for improvement in his game, with his final output often criticised.

Diaz has a contract till 2027 at Anfield after joining the club in January 2022.

Liverpool should cash in on him

However, interest from outside is increasing in his services and Liverpool are seriously tempted to cash in on him.

The links with Gordon are intensifying and that might push Diaz closer to the exit door at Anfield.

With uncertainty increasing about Diaz’s future at the club, it might be the best time for the Reds to let the player leave the club.

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Colombia are looking for their second straight win in this 2024 Copa América tournament and Liverpool standout Luis Diaz is giving them the advantage to leave with all three points and punch their ticket to the knockout stage.

After a penalty was called following a foul by the Costa Rica goalkeeper, Luis Diaz stepped into the box to take the shot. The 27-year-old had no issues converting and gave Colombia a 1-0 lead midway through the first half.

Luis Diaz scores for Colombia from the penalty spot! ??? pic.twitter.com/LfEVdxOtik

— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) June 28, 2024

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Arsenal have held talks with PSV winger Johan Bakayoko as they line up a potential summer transfer for the €55-60m-rated Belgium international.

Sources with a close understanding of Bakayoko’s situation have informed CaughtOffside that the Gunners are keen to sign the 21-year-old, while Liverpool and Chelsea are also considering him, though their interest may hinge on player departures.

Arsenal’s interest seems to be the most advanced for the moment, as Mikel Arteta is driving their interest in Bakayoko, while Chelsea could get involved if they sell Raheem Sterling this summer, with the England international still attracting interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

Liverpool, meanwhile, also like Bakayoko but aren’t in urgent need of new signings in that position, with a move likely to depend on whether or not the Reds manage to keep Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz.

Chelsea and Liverpool are yet to hold talks with Bakayoko, while there is also interest from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, though they also haven’t held talks just yet.

Bakayoko transfer: Where next for the PSV winger?

CaughtOffside understands that Bakayoko is open to leaving PSV this summer, but he will prioritise regular playing time at his next club, so it remains to be seen where he’ll feel he has the best chance of achieving that.

It is understood that Arsenal mainly want Bakayoko to rotate with Bukayo Saka, affording the England international more rest after playing so much football in the last few years, but that might not be enough of a key role to convince Bakayoko.

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Meanwhile, this deal clearly won’t come cheap as PSV are set to ask for as much as €55-60m for their exciting young attacker, whose value will surely only continue to go up in years to come.

Arsenal also can’t be ruled out of the race to sign Nico Williams out wide, according to Ben Jacobs in his column yesterday.

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