Barcelona are said to be willing to let Raphinha leave if they can sign Liverpool’s Luis Diaz.

In almost every transfer window since Raphinha joined Barcelona from Leeds, he has been rumored to be leaving. He went to Barca for a fee of 49 million pounds ($63 million) in the summer of 2022, a figure that increased to 55 million pounds ($70 million) with add-ons. He has scored 20 goals and 25 assists in 87 matches but that hasn’t stopped rumors that the 27-year-old striker could leave. Raphinha’s contract is valid until 2027.

Now, Mundo Deportivo reports that although Barcelona highly appreciates Raphinha, they may sacrifice him in exchange for Luis Diaz, if they can lure the Colombian star away from Anfield. According to sources, after Jurgen Klopp left, a number of important Liverpool players were contacted by other teams to find a new home in the summer transfer window.

However, the Anfield side are unlikely to let Diaz leave as they try to ensure a full transition to a new era under Arne Slot’s reign. Regardless, Barcelona are said to have made signing a new left-sided midfielder a top priority but Diaz’s contract with Liverpool runs until 2027 so it would take a large fee to achieve it. agree.

Since joining Liverpool from Porto in January 2022 for an initial fee of 37 million pounds ($47 million), Diaz has scored 24 goals and 13 assists in 98 appearances in all competitions.

Raphinha was rumored to have turned down the opportunity to move to the Saudi Pro League earlier this year. He may join the Brazilian team in two friendly matches against Mexico and the United States next week.