Barcelona set €60 million limit for signing top forward target – report

According to journalist Jose Alvarez Haya, Barcelona remain firm in their pursuit of Liverpool winger Luis Diaz but have set a clear spending limit of €60 million for the 28-year-old. 

The Colombian international continues to be the top priority for the Catalan club, and while negotiations are expected to be complex, Barça are hopeful a deal can be reached within their financial boundaries.

Despite Liverpool showing no intent to sell, Barcelona believe the Premier League club’s stance could change as the summer progresses. 

Barcelona will not go overboard

The Spanish giants have marked a deadline for the deal, both in terms of time and finances.

They are unwilling to stretch beyond the €60 million figure and are confident this strategy will work in their favour if Liverpool decide to restructure their squad.

Crucially, Diaz has already given the green light to a move to Barcelona. He is fully aligned with the idea of joining the La Liga side, although he has not ruled out a contract renewal with Liverpool either. 

This openness has given Barça the belief that the situation is far from closed.

Liverpool may be forced to sell 

Barcelona’s optimism is also driven by Liverpool’s potential interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, who could cost between €130–150 million. 

The Reds are in final stage to confirm the German’s arrival, and once that is done, they may need to offload players like Diaz to balance the books.

Diaz remains under contract at Anfield until 2027, but his future is not set in stone. As the transfer window continues to unfold, Barcelona are preparing to increase their efforts, albeit within a strict financial framework. 

The Blaugrana are determined to stick to their budget and will not overpay, even for their top target.