Liverpool to tie down another star? Luis Diaz to open talks over new contract as Reds hope Colombia star follows Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk examples

According to Sky Sports, Liverpool are preparing to open formal discussions with Diaz regarding a contract renewal, with the club eager to keep the Colombian forward as part of their long-term plans. The 28-year-old, who arrived from Porto in January 2022, is entering the final two years of his current deal.

While Liverpool aim to keep Diaz on Merseyside, they are not without competition. Barcelona, who have long tracked the winger, continue to monitor his situation closely. Additionally, the Saudi Pro League has also emerged as a potential destination, with reports suggesting that clubs in the Gulf are ready to offer Diaz a significantly more lucrative deal.

The Reds leadership are intent on avoiding another drawn-out contract situation. After months of speculation over Salah's future, Liverpool finally secured the Egyptian’s signature, as well as that of centre-back Van Dijk. However, the case of Trent Alexander-Arnold remains unresolved, and with reports suggesting he may be on his way out, the club is determined to act quicker and more decisively with Diaz. Learning from past delays, Liverpool will likely attempt to finalise Diaz's new deal early in the summer transfer window, hoping to offer stability and clarity heading into the 2025-26 campaign.

With his representatives expected to sit down with club executives this summer, negotiations over Diaz’s new deal are anticipated to include discussions over a significant pay rise. However, Liverpool have long prided themselves on maintaining a balanced and disciplined wage structure. Any new agreement will require a careful compromise between the player’s expectations and the club’s financial principles.