Luis Diaz is among the few first-team players at Liverpool who face an uncertain future. Following his significant contribution to the Reds’ Premier League victory, the Colombian has attracted interest from Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and the Saudi Pro League.
After rejecting an offer from Barcelona last week, the Merseysiders have also issued a warning to Bayern Munich. Although the club’s public stance is that the 28-year-old is not available for transfer at any cost, speculation regarding his future continues.
Diaz, recognized as one of the top wingers in global football, has drawn the attention of numerous potential clubs after a remarkable debut season under Arne Slot.
He has not only been pivotal from the left wing but has also demonstrated his versatility by performing effectively as a centre-forward.
Given his significant contributions to the team since his arrival in January 2022, Diaz is often regarded as being severely undercompensated in comparison to his Liverpool teammates.
Many sources have suggested that the dynamic winger has been receiving a salary of £55,000 per week since his transfer from FC Porto.
While this amount is substantial for those not involved in the football industry, it pales in comparison to the earnings of players like Federico Chiesa (£150,000 per week) and Darwin Nunez (£140,000 per week), who have made considerably less impact than Diaz during the 2024-25 season.
Amidst the speculation regarding his future, Liverpool Echo’s Paul Gorst has reported that Diaz’s actual earnings are nearly three times that figure. The former Porto player is believed to be earning a weekly salary of £140,000, with sources at Anfield ‘dismissive’ of the widely circulated wage claims.
This salary would align him with players such as Nunez and Diogo Jota, and place him £20,000 ahead of fellow winger Cody Gakpo. Consequently, top clubs in Europe and the Middle East vying for his services will need to offer a considerable wage package in addition to a hefty transfer fee.
Diaz is currently in the last two years of his contract, indicating that either a transfer or a contract renewal should be anticipated within the next 12 months to prevent a situation similar to that of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The funds generated from his potential sale could assist in acquiring additional players that Slot is interested in, including Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Milos Kerkez.