Luis Diaz confirms SURPRISE transfer talks

Luis Diaz has confirmed he's in talks with other clubs ahead of the transfer window.

The Athletic reported earlier this morning that Liverpool have rejected an approach from Barcelona for the services of the Colombian international.

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The report claimed that Liverpool have told Barcelona that he is 'not for sale.'

However, the report also went onto say that Liverpool are not currently working on a deal to extend Diaz's contract. This is a bit of a surprise considering he has just two years left on his deal.

It seems the club are open to the idea of letting him run down his current terms and leave on a free transfer or lose him for a lot less money next year, when he has just one year left on his contract.

Diaz obviously has a say in the matter as well and he's been speaking about his situation in Colombia.

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Luis Diaz's Colombia is set to take on Peru tomorrow night and ahead of the game he was in a press conference where he was asked about his future at Liverpool.

"I'm very happy at Liverpool," Diaz said.

"I've always said so. We're talking with other clubs. It's the transfer market, it's normal. We're waiting to see what happens and we're looking at the best for us.

"If they [Liverpool] offer us a good renewal or I stay there for the two years [of current contract], I’ll be happy. Now it's up to them."

This is a very interesting comment from Diaz. It confirms that he is in talks with other clubs at the moment. So interest from Barcelona could indeed be true.

It's also a bit of a surprise considering Liverpool's official stance. The Reds don't want to sell him yet Diaz is in talks with other clubs.

Although because Diaz said the plural 'clubs' it might mean that he's in talks with more than just one team. This opens up the possibility of other European clubs and even Saudi Arabian sides could try to poach him away from the Reds.

Obviously, based on his remarks it's important to note that he's content with Liverpool. He made that clear. However, mentioning the fact that he is in talks with other clubs, would suggest that he's at least considering his future away from Merseyside as well.

The situation is a developing one. Liverpool will be reluctant to lose Diaz, but for the right price, the club will have to consider it.

The left-wing market does offer up a few interesting players for Liverpool, with the likes of Anthony Gordon, Rafael Leao or Bradley Barcola potentially being available.

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Any of those options could be an astute replacement for Diaz.