With a fresh concern over Luis Diaz’s future emerging, Liverpool are reportedly set to step up their push to sign a potential replacement who scouts have already been wowed by.
Liverpool’s fresh Diaz concern
Whilst some at Anfield may have thought they were in for a far more routine summer transfer window now that Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are set to sign new deals, they’ve now been handed a fresh concern to worry about. According to Ian Doyle of the Liverpool Echo, having failed to sign Salah, clubs in the Saudi Pro League now have a concrete interest in securing Luis Diaz’s signature this summer.
On paper, 14 goals in all competitions represents a solid season for the 28-year-old, but those numbers haven’t always arrived on a consistent basis following a flying start back in August. Now, with just two years left on his current deal, Diaz could be among those to depart as Arne Slot goes in pursuit of an attacking overhaul.
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If that is to be the case and the winger is joined by the struggling Darwin Nunez out the door this summer, then Liverpool could be one of the most interesting sides to watch. Already, before the window has even arrived, those at Anfield have been linked with mega moves for the likes of Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak in two major upgrades.
Whether the Reds have the budget to pursue such deals remains to be seen, however. Instead, a cheaper alternative to at least replace Diaz has now reportedly emerged and one that Slot is already more than familiar with.
Liverpool stepping up chase to sign “incisive” Paixao
According to Caught Offside, Liverpool are now set to step up their push to sign Igor Paixao this summer after scouts were left wowed by the Feyenoord winger. The Brazilian knows exactly what it takes to play under Slot, having featured in his side for two seasons at Feyenoord in which he scored 21 goals in all competitions.
Since Slot’s departure, meanwhile, the 24-year-old has got even better – scoring 14 goals and assisting a further 17 in all competitions this season to break onto Liverpool’s radar. A reunion with his former manager certainly seems on the cards and is certainly something that could benefit both parties in the coming months.
Praised for his “incisive passing” ability by U23 scout Antonio Mango, Paixao looks like a player only likely to get better and could yet arrive to replace Liverpool’s current South American star in Diaz this summer.
