Luis Diaz’s Liverpool future in doubt with ‘concrete possibility’ winger leaves

LIVERPOOL star Luis Diaz could leave Anfield at the end of the season amid interest from Barcelona, according to reports.

The Colombian winger was on the radar of the Catalan giants last summer.

Barcelona could not strike a deal due to financial constraints while Liverpool demanded £75million.

But reporter Fabrizio Romano claims it is “concrete possibility” that Diaz is shown the exit door soon.

The 28-year-old’s contract does not expire until the summer of 2027, but Liverpool could cash-in to stop the player running down his deal.

Romano expects Barcelona to come back in for him as he is “appreciated” by their transfer chiefs.

But he reports again that the club’s finances could prove a major stumbling block.

Barca have competition from Saudi Arabian sides who will have few challenges finding enough cash.

But they are also keen on persuading his Liverpool team-mate Darwin Nunez to the Middle East.

It also alleged that there was “genuine interest” in Diaz from Manchester City a year ago.

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Liverpool are set for a busy summer with Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah seeing their contracts expire.

Arne Slot’s side are said to be desperate to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.

SunSport exclusively revealed that the Cherries are, meanwhile, confident of signing Caoimhin Kelleher.

Liverpool chiefs have also reportedly made contact with Alexander Isak’s representatives ahead of a possible bid.

But Newcastle remain adamant that their Carabao Cup final hero will remain on Tyneside and will discuss an improved contract this summer.

Carabao Cup final ratings

NEWCASTLE ended their 70-year trophy drought in style by beating Premier League champions-elect Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.

The 2-1 scoreline flattered the Reds in truth, with Eddie Howe’s Toon having produced a sensational performance to flatten runaway league leaders.

Local lad Dan Burn, fresh off his first England call-up, rose highest to head his boyhood club into the lead on the stroke of half-time.

Alexander Isak then deservedly doubled Newcastle’s lead shortly after the break.

The Toon could have further increased their advantage, only for forgotten man Federico Chiesa to hand Liverpool a late lifeline on 94 minutes.

But that goal was unable to spur a further comeback as Newcastle saw out the remaining added time.

Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Liverpool players and Gary Stonehouse rated the Newcastle players.