Luis Diaz Transfer To Liverpool Is 'Imminent', Official Announcement Expected Soon

The Reds are keen to get this one over the line, adds the report, as they look to make it official before the weekend.

But now that deal looks to be off the cards.

"Obviously, it's far from done and could easily come to nothing," he said.

"However, Liverpool view this as an excellent deal if it gets completed - very much close to a Diogo Jota-type fee. Also, it is far better value than the original €60m asking price.

"Diaz was Jurgen Klopp's first choice for the summer, but they have brought those plans forward because it was clear if Liverpool didn't act this window, the player would move on."

O'Connor added: "This isn't done and could yet collapse - the player is in Argentina with his national team, so it will be far from straightforward to complete the deal.

"However, if it does get done, it's a big coup for Julian Ward, who is to succeed sporting director Michael Edwards in the summer. It was a deal in which Ward lead for the first time, but it is fair to say he's been supported strongly by Edwards who put together the strategy to secure the player this month."

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