After a successful season in which Barcelona secured a remarkable domestic treble—La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup—it is clear that the Catalan club’s management is determined to capitalize on this momentum and reinforce the squad in hopes of returning to serious contention on the European stage.
While the spotlight is on potential attacking reinforcements, details are emerging of a high-stakes negotiation that could become one of the most talked-about deals of the summer transfer window.
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According to information from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, the name of Luis Díaz—the Colombian winger who has shone at Liverpool—has made its way onto Barcelona’s priority list. The technical staff, led by the new head coach, sees him as an ideal solution to strengthen the attacking line, given his pace, technical skill, and ability to make an impact in crucial matches.
However, a significant obstacle stands in the way of completing the deal: Díaz’s high market value, estimated at €65 million—an amount that Barcelona cannot currently afford due to its ongoing financial crisis.
Despite this challenge, Liverpool’s management initiated talks with a bold proposal: a swap deal involving Luis Díaz in exchange for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, whose contract runs until the summer of 2026. So far, there have been no clear signs of the Dutchman’s willingness to renew.
Sources close to both clubs report that Liverpool’s new coach has identified De Jong as a top target for his project, valuing the midfielder’s technical quality and experience in transitions and build-up play—attributes the English club has lacked since the departures of players like Wijnaldum and Fabinho.
On the other hand, Barcelona president Joan Laporta views this potential exchange as a rare opportunity to profit from De Jong before risking losing him for free should contract renewal talks fail next season. Reports suggest the club’s leadership is leaning toward accepting the deal, aiming to strike a balance between reinforcing the squad and improving the club’s financial position.
However, the Catalan fanbase does not share the same outlook. A large section of Barcelona supporters has voiced frustration over the idea of parting with one of the team’s best midfielders in exchange for a winger who, in their view, has yet to consistently prove himself at the highest level—raising concerns about a repeat of past transfer failures.
Negotiations remain ongoing and could accelerate quickly in the coming days amid growing anticipation from fans of both clubs—especially at Camp Nou, where the debate continues to rage between those who view the deal as a clever move and those who see it as a serious miscalculation.
