Liverpool transfer news as Barcelona's $80m Luis Diaz deal stalls and Mo Salah sends message

Liverpool is facing a fascinating summer of potential incomings and outgoings . With a new manager, Arne Slot, a new sporting director, Richard Hughes, and various big names out of contract, there are a host of storylines set to develop in the coming weeks.

New players will inevitably arrive at Anfield while some will likely depart. At this stage, the specifics of those ins and outs are up in the air.

That means a chance for the rumor mill to get into overdrive, with the latest transfer news surrounding Luis Diaz and developments on Mohamed Salah as he enters the final year of his Liverpool contract. Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today.

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Luis Diaz to Barcelona latest

Luis Diaz has been linked with a move to Barcelona this summer. While there's little indication Liverpool is actively looking to sell the Colombian, he is someone the club could consider cashing in on if the price was right and there was a profit to be made.

It has been widely reported in the Spanish media that the Catalan club is keen on the Liverpool winger as it eyes attacking reinforcements this summer. However, they have no shortage of potential options and their financial situation means they would need to sell in order to buy.

It's now been claimed that a potential deal for Diaz, valued at $80 million by Transfermarkt, could stall because of manager Hansi Flick's stance. Sport reports that while club chiefs prefer Diaz, Flick is more keen on Nico Williams, himself linked with Liverpool.

Mohamed Salah sends message

Mohamed Salah is likely to be a big story when it comes to the summer transfer window. The Liverpool superstar is out of contract next summer and has long been wanted by teams in the Saudi Pro League.

What happens next is anyone's guess. Will he sign a new contract? Will he consider a new challenge elsewhere? Will he simply run down his current deal before leaving for free in 12 months' time?

Whatever the outcome, it appears Salah is ready and raring to go for preseason. He will be back with Liverpool next month as new manager Slot takes charge of the team.

The Egyptian star, sporting a new look with his shaved hair, shared a holiday selfie showing him looking in incredible physical shape, displaying his shredded physique and a six-pack in a message to fans that he is in peak physical condition despite now being 32 years old.