Liverpool is yet to make any signings in the summer transfer season, although there are allegedly talks about adding a wide player to the squad.

Liverpool has already stated that this summer’s transfer season will not be particularly busy. However, it might still be crucial for the team.

With the Copa America and European Championship filling much of June and July, many players’ fates remain uncertain, despite the fact that pre-season training is well started.

The Reds are particularly conscious of this, as numerous players will be on holiday until early August. For clubs around Europe, these delayed returns may only last a few weeks, as could be the case at Kirkby.

Both this summer and last, there was conjecture over Luis Diaz’s future. A year ago, it was Al-Hilal from the Saudi Pro League; today it’s Barcelona. As was the case last year, no bids have been made yet.

Regardless, the club has no plans to sell Diaz. But maybe they should think about it.

Last season, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, and Mohamed Salah scored more goals than their teammates. Despite this, the Reds might collect twice the £37 million they spent Porto for Diaz two and a half years ago.

The Colombian international will turn 28 midway through the following season, making this summer one of his last chances to cash in, especially with three years left on his deal.

Nico Williams offers a ready-made substitute. The Spanish international has a £49 million release clause and is five and a half years younger than Diaz.

Selling Diaz could free up finances to pay the agency fees and wages required to obtain Williams from Athletic Club. This transfer might leave Arne Slot with a fantasy assault that includes Gakpo, Jota, Nunez, Salah, and Williams.