Barcelona Targets Liverpool’s Luis Díaz After Nico Williams Deal Fails

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Published Jul 4, 2025, 12:16 PM

FC Barcelona has turned its attention to Liverpool winger Luis Díaz after the Catalan club’s attempt to sign Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams collapsed. Sporting director Deco has made Díaz, 28, the preferred option for the left-flank vacancy, and Barcelona is preparing a fresh approach in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter.

Liverpool, which considers Díaz a key first-team player and is still coming to terms with the recent death of striker Diogo Jota, has so far signalled it does not wish to negotiate a transfer. Díaz, whose contract at Anfield runs until 2027, is nevertheless understood to be open to a move to Camp Nou and is ready to press for talks once Liverpool resumes market activity.

If Liverpool maintains its stance or the asking price proves prohibitive, Barcelona is weighing a move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old England international has indicated he would accept a salary cut to secure a switch, while United is believed to value him at about £40 million and would prefer a permanent deal but has not ruled out a loan.

Barcelona’s reshuffled shortlist underscores the club’s determination to add a left-sided attacker in this window despite tight financial fair-play constraints. Further progress will depend on Liverpool’s willingness to enter negotiations for Díaz and on whether Manchester United lowers its demands for Rashford.

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