Precious
Liverpool are set to win the race to sign FC Porto winger Luis Diaz for around €60 million
Diaz, 25, has 16 goals from 26 games across all competitions this season, while the Colombia international was joint top goal scorer at last year’s Copa America alongside Lionel Messi, and has been linked with a host of top clubs in Europe this month,
Diaz had already been the subject of a €45m bid from Tottenham, which was rejected earlier this week, it was reported that the club are expected to make an improved offer.
Porto have a strong negotiating position based on the presence of an €80m release clause in the winger’s contract, but are reportedly ready to accept less than that and Liverpool’s bid includes €40m up front and €15m in add-ons.
Liverpool are looking to add depth to their attack as Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah are all entering the final 12 months of their contracts.
