Exclusive: Lewis Steele Reveals Whether Liverpool are Selling Luis Diaz or Not
Liverpool's Position on Luis Diaz Future Clarified Amid Transfer Speculation
Insight from Media Matters on Anfield Index
In a recent Media Matters episode for Anfield Index, host Dave Davis was joined by Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail to offer a grounded, journalist-led insight into current Liverpool transfer news. Broadcasting live from the Allianz Arena, Steele provided updates on several players, including a pointed discussion about Luis Diaz, whose name continues to circulate in the transfer columns across Europe.
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Addressing mounting speculation about Diaz's future, particularly in relation to Barcelona and interest from Saudi Arabia, Davis observed, 'It seems quite clear though Liverpool are not going to offer him a new deal.' Steele agreed and went further in assessing the situation from both the club and player perspectives.
No New Contract Expected
'Talk of his new contract is a bit premature,' said Steele, highlighting that while Diaz's representatives may be interested in a renegotiation, there is little movement from Liverpool's end: 'He definitely wants a new contract in his camp, but I don't think Liverpool are going to offer him anytime soon or talks aren't going to open anytime soon.'
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This standstill has prompted external whispers and media suggestions of a possible move. However, Steele was quick to temper those notions. 'I think the state of play is that Liverpool don't want to sell him,' he stated plainly. 'He's always linked away, isn't he? That's been the case since last summer with those links as well.'
Assessment of Diaz's Season
In discussing Diaz's 2024/25 performance, Steele added a measured view of the Colombian's contribution: 'I think he's had a decent season this season. Obviously, there's still room for improvement, but decent.' The implication was clear – not outstanding, but consistent and valuable.
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Crucially, Steele touched on the financial aspect, dismissing the likelihood of a high-profile switch: 'I can't see Barca paying enough money to get him, and Al-Nassr… I don't think that he'd want to go there.' From both sporting and economic angles, a move does not appear to be on the cards.
Liverpool's Transfer Window Focus
Although Diaz has been a talking point, Liverpool's current transfer focus is directed elsewhere. 'Liverpool don't start training again till the second week of July,' said Steele. Timing, not urgency, seems to define their window. 'They're certainly not going to rush a deal and do a deal for five million more just to get it done.'
As speculation inevitably grows during the off-season, the takeaway from this discussion was cautious optimism around Luis Diaz's continued presence at Anfield. Steele concluded, 'I'll be surprised. I think I wrote in the Q&A I'm leaning towards Diaz staying at Liverpool now… that's probably got even more strong as the days have gone on.'
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