Liverpool turn down Barcelona’s approach for winger Luis Diaz

The Colombia international has been a target for the LaLiga champions for some time.

By contributor Carl Markham, PA
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Liverpool have rejected an approach by Barcelona for Luis Diaz (Mike Egerton/PA)

Liverpool have rebuffed an approach by Barcelona for winger Luis Diaz.

The Colombia international has been a target for the LaLiga champions for some time, although he has also been attracting interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.

Only last month Barca’s sporting director Deco publicly named Diaz, and Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, when talking about their transfer plans.

Liverpool’s Luis Diaz slides on his knees
Liverpool do not want to sell Luis Diaz (Adam Davy/PA)

However, the PA news agency understands when the Catalan club made an approach to Liverpool on Wednesday they were told they had no intention of selling.