Liverpool could finally replace Luis Diaz with £52m forward

Liverpool could finally replace Luis Diaz with £52m forward Liverpool Transfer News: Reds Eye £52m Porto Winger Liverpool’s search for attacking solutions may be turning towards Portugal, with Record reporting that the Reds are monitoring FC Porto winger Oskar Pietuszewski ahead of the summer transfer window. The 17-year-old, who joined Porto from Jagiellonia Białystok in January, has made a swift impression in Portugal and is already attracting attention from several major European clubs. Record credit Liverpool with interest, while Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are also said to be watching his development.

Pietuszewski currently has a release clause worth around £52m, though Porto are reportedly keen to offer fresh terms and increase that figure. For a club with Porto’s record of developing and selling elite attacking talent, that is hardly surprising. Diaz Departure Still Haunts Liverpool The Luis Díaz angle makes this story particularly relevant for Liverpool.

Diaz left Anfield for Bayern Munich last summer, and rather than signing a direct replacement, Liverpool placed their faith in Cody Gakpo to help carry the load from the left side of the attack. That decision has not aged well. Gakpo has struggled badly this season, both in terms of output and influence.

At his best, the Dutchman offers intelligent movement, clean ball striking and positional flexibility. This campaign, however, he has too often looked short of rhythm, sharpness and authority in the final third. Photo: IMAGO Liverpool’s failure to replace Diaz now feels like one of the defining recruitment calls of last summer.