No confidence in Luis Díaz? This is the attacker who would arrive at Liverpool

In the list of possibilities, this attacker is a great option for the Reds

18/09/2022, 05:57 PM +00:00

After failing to find a place during the summer transfer window, the Spaniard faces a crossroads at the La Liga and European champions. And let's remember that the striker can be a free agent at the end of the 2022-2023 season. That is why Liverpool are awaiting his status to enter fully into negotiations to sign him as competition for Luis Diaz.

The 26-year-old Marco Asensio, whose contract at the Santiago Bernabeu expires in mid-2023. The future of the Spaniard is an unknown quantity, mainly because he was close to leaving Carlo Ancelotti's side ahead of this season. And the latest news comes from journalist Fabrizio Romano, who reports the possibility of the Spaniard leaving Los Merengues and arriving at Anfield at the request of German coach Jürgen Klopp.

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According to the source, Asensio is in the future plans of several clubs. Without going any further, the former Real Mallorca and Espanyol player is on the shopping list of Arsenal, Liverpool and AC Milan. An attacker who, moreover, could move as a free agent next summer. And in the face of competition, the Reds would be looking to get ahead in the bidding to acquire the services of a player who has won several trophies with Real Madrid in recent years.

Competition for Luis Díaz

FC Barcelona are also keeping an eye on this free market opportunity for the Spain international. Despite his secondary role under Ancelotti, he will be looking to make the most of his chances of playing in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with La Roja. In the meantime, the Gunners, Reds, Rossoneri and Culés could all reach out to Asensio. If he arrives at Liverpool, the place on the pitch is currently occupied by Colombian Luis Diaz, who despite having a great moment, would have to deal with new competition.