According to the latest report by The Athletic's journalist David Ornstein, Liverpool has flatly rejected Barcelona's approach for Luis Díaz and informed the Catalan club that the player is not for sale.
Luis Díaz joined Liverpool from Porto in January 2022, and his contract with the Reds is set to expire in the summer of 2027. As things stand, it is unlikely that Liverpool will agree to a new contract extension with the winger, which has led to rampant speculation about his potential departure. Sources indicate that Barcelona contacted Liverpool on Wednesday local time to discuss a possible transfer, but Liverpool made their stance clear to Barça director Deco: they have no intention of trading the player, as manager Slot has included him in next season's plans.
Liverpool executives Hughes and Edwards are leading efforts to resolve the contract impasse, though no progress has been made thus far. At 28 years old, Díaz is in his prime, and Liverpool's position is to maximize his sporting value—even if that means allowing him to leave on a free transfer—unless they receive an offer substantial enough to secure a superior replacement.
