It's happening again! Liverpool ready to strike £73m agreement to sign next Luis Diaz

It's happening again! Liverpool ready to strike £73m agreement to sign next Luis Diaz

Liverpool now want to sign the next Luis Diaz.

Transfers from the Portuguese league don’t always succeed - unless the player happens to be a world-class Colombian talent.

When Liverpool signed Diaz from FC Porto, it quickly became obvious they had secured a special player.

Diaz often divided opinion among supporters, but his impact was undeniable. He played a key role in Liverpool winning two League Cups, reaching a Champions League final, and lifting the Premier League title.

It’s only since his departure that many Liverpool fans have fully appreciated how important he was to Arne Slot’s side.

His direct running, pace, and relentless work rate are qualities Liverpool have badly missed this season.

Meanwhile, Diaz has thrived in the Bundesliga, establishing himself as one of the standout players in Bayern Munich’s impressive campaign that led to the Champions League semi-final.

Liverpool have learned over the years that signing attacking players from the Portuguese league can be a gamble.

While the division regularly produces exciting talent, not every standout performer adapts successfully to the pace and intensity of English football.

For Liverpool, it is usually a market that requires caution - unless the player is clearly an exceptional talent capable of making the step up immediately.

Diaz was one of those rare exceptions. From the moment he arrived from FC Porto, he looked perfectly suited to Liverpool’s style. His pace, aggression, direct dribbling and relentless work ethic made him an instant fit, and he quickly became a hugely influential player at Anfield.

Darwin Nunez was another forward who arrived from Portugal with enormous expectations. Although opinions on his time at Liverpool remain divided even more so than Diaz, his contribution is often overlooked, with the Uruguayan still producing important goals, energy and moments that helped the team during difficult periods.