Transfer news journalist Fabrizio Romano addressed the rumors linking Luis Diaz to Manchester City on X today. According to Romano, his sources have refuted any connections between Diaz and City, despite claims that the Colombian international had agreed to a five-year deal and that City was prepared to pay €70 million for him.
Diaz is a key player for Liverpool, making it improbable that they would part with him just before the new season starts, particularly with little time to secure a replacement. Additionally, it seems unlikely that Liverpool would strengthen a major rival like City in this manner.
Romano’s update provides Liverpool fans with some reassurance. While Diaz would have been a valuable addition to City’s attack, they will likely need to look elsewhere for reinforcement, especially following Julian Alvarez’s transfer to Atletico Madrid.
Pep Guardiola might be evaluating other attacking options, as Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku might not meet his expectations, and Bernardo Silva’s aging status might necessitate a replacement soon.
This news is a relief for Liverpool, as finding a suitable replacement for Diaz would have been challenging. Nonetheless, Liverpool still needs to focus on new signings, as they have not yet made any moves in the transfer market this summer.
Arne Slot, who will succeed Klopp, is expected to face difficulties in stepping into the legendary manager’s role and could benefit from new additions to the squad, especially in defense, where Virgil van Dijk may be past his prime and Ibrahima Konate has had injury issues.