Luis Diaz ‘wanted in shock Barcelona transfer’ and Liverpool could do genius swap deal to avoid FFP challenges

BARCELONA are eyeing a transfer move for Liverpool star Luis Diaz, reports suggest.

But with both clubs facing financial fair play challenges (FFP) a stunning swap deal could also be on the cards.

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Diaz , 27, has been heavily linked with a move to the Nou Camp and the lifelong Barca fan could soon make that dream move a reality.

It comes after it was revealed the Reds, who initially set a £64million price tag on the Colombian, could lower their asking price to £51m.

Spanish reporter Pipe Sierra claims that Barcelona have reopened talks with Liverpool to sign the winger, who is said to have a release clause of £50m.

He adds they will use transfer funds originally intended for Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams to strike the deal.

However, he adds there is a stunning possibility of the two clubs striking a swap deal in order to ensure there are no FFP issues.

Which players this could include from the Barcelona’s point of view remains to be seen.

Although reports in June suggested the entire squad was up for sale other than so-called untouchables; Pau Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal , Pedri , Gavi , Fermin Lopez and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.

Arne Slot ‘s side want a new midfielder after being rejected by Martin Zubimendi.

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This could lead them to eyeing long-term Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong , though his massive wages could be a problem for the Anfield outfit who have previously been unwilling to break their wage structure.

De Jong is understood to be on a staggering £400,000-a-week at the moment.

Diaz joined Liverpool from Porto in January 2022 for an initial fee of £37m, potentially rising to £49m.

He has scored 24 goals and added 13 assists in 98 games for Liverpool in all competitions.

Liverpool kick off their Premier League season with an away trip to Ipswich in Saturday’s early kick-off.

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Chelsea are eyeing up a shock move for Joao Felix after Samu Omorodion’s move to Stamford Bridge collapsed.

In other news, Saudi Pro League clubs are interested in Brentford striker Ivan Toney .

Elsewhere, Martin Zubimendi is a target of Liverpool’s this summer, and the Reds could decide to trigger his £53million release clause soon, according to reports.

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