Liverpool fans spot key hint in Luis Diaz transfer as deal and announcement close
Liverpool fans spot key hint in Luis Diaz transfer as deal and announcement close
An update on Liverpool’s move for Luis Diaz has emerged over the weekend, and it is good news for those of a red persuasion.
Liverpool expect to complete the signing of Luis Diaz from Porto today.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 30, 2022
Jurgen Klopp’s side gazumped Tottenham, who were also interested in the Colombian, to bring a deal forward from the summer to January for the Porto man, who has 14 goals and 5 assists in 19 Liga Portuguesa appearances.
Such was Liverpool’s speed in the initial deal, that #announceDiaz was trending for much of Saturday, with fans urging the Reds to unveil their new man.
And now, an image has circulated of Diaz in front of a green screen holding up the Liverpool shirt, presumably filming the announcement video.
This led to the Athletic’s Liverpool correspondent James Pearce revealing that the deal is on course to be announced on Monday, i.e. Deadline day.
On course for a Monday announcement #LFC https://t.co/AFhFZP9aFt
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) January 30, 2022
What about Minamino?
The addition of Diaz has led to a potential departure from Liverpool’s ranks in the form of Japanese forward Takumi Minamino.
The winger is subject to interest from Leeds United, who are in desperate need of added depth to their squad in the forward line, but it is unclear as to whether a deal will be struck between the two clubs.
Leeds have no intention to sell Brazilian winger Raphinha in January. West Ham asked for him but deal looks more than complicated, as per @JacobSteinberg. 🇧🇷 #WHUFC
Leeds are still thinking of Takumi Minamino on loan from Liverpool in case Summerville will leave the club. #LUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 29, 2022
It may be one that goes down to the wire.
