Luis Diaz and Liverpool might be affected by the most expensive move in the history of sport, which could have long-term consequences.
According to talkSPORT’s Saudi journalist Ben Jacobs, the Saudi Pro League is once again investigating the possibility of making a huge offer for Vinicius Jr., who is now playing for Real Madrid.
Al-Ahli is the team that is making the approach, which implies that Al-Nassr, which is owned by Cristiano Ronaldo, will have to search elsewhere for reinforcements on their roster.
Jacobs goes on to say that Diaz is the most likely option, given that he has already established himself as one of the best wingers in Europe since arriving to Liverpool.
The Colombian has scored 15 goals and assisted on five others for the Reds, who are now in first place in the Premier League. This is the highest total of his career in all competitions.
Diaz signed a five-year contract with the club in January 2022, costing £37.5 million. The contract is set to expire in two seasons’ time. Diaz was first signed from Porto.
On the other hand, as is customary in contemporary football, players’ fates are frequently decided before they approach the last year of their contract. This is done to prevent players from commencing discussions with other teams and maybe departing for free.
An appealing offer from a high-spending SPL for their star Colombian player might very well be presented to the executives of Arne Slot as a result of this.
Jhon Duran, a player from Diaz’s home country, was acquired by Al Nassr from Aston Villa in January for a staggering £64 million. This deal was already performed by Al Nassr.
Furthermore, it is possible that Diaz will be the one to make the choice, considering that the Saudi league does not show any care whatsoever for figures of this nature, as seen by the transfer of Vinicius.
Al Ahli are willing to spend €350 million (£303 million) for the Brazilian soccer player, which would surpass the previous record by a significant margin.
Qatari supporter Neymar was acquired by Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in 2017 for a record-breaking fee of £200 million, which is still in effect today.
However, despite the fact that things have not been going swimmingly at Madrid this season, his countryman is considered to be achievable.
against the course of the 2023–2024 season, Vinicius was regarded as one of the top players in the world. He scored a goal in the Champions League final victory against Borussia Dortmund and also won the LaLiga championship.
Nevertheless, that was not sufficient for him to become the first Brazilian to win the Ballon d’Or since Kaka in 2007, and Madrid later chose to skip the event that Rodri of Manchester City won.
As a result of Kylian Mbappe being signed in the same left wing position as him, things have grown more problematic for him. The two players are now competing with each other for the same position.
As a result of his assault on Valencia goalie Stole Dimitrievski on January 3, he was sent his first consecutive red card for Real. Unfortunately, his teammates had to intervene and prevent the referee, Cesar Soto Grade, from removing him from the game.
Five days later, Carlo Ancelotti left a news conference because he was being asked several questions regarding the 24-year-old player’s demeanour.
Since then, he has witnessed both the media and supporters displaying symptoms of turning against him. For example, the Bernabeu booed his second missed penalty of the season during the home match against Valencia at the beginning of April.
MARCA, a publication located in Madrid, had previously published an editorial in which they criticised the player for his performance and his attitude.
Real Madrid’s editor Raul Varela claimed that the player Vinicius has developed into an issue for the club.
“I don’t know if it’s the Ballon d’Or that he didn’t receive, The FIFA Best that he earned, the coexistence at all levels with Kylian Mbappe, or the call from Saudi Arabia that he doesn’t really want to respond, but whatever of the reason, his entourage speaks for him. Vinicius is not the same as other Vinicius, that much is true.
As a result of his performances, which are now far worse than those of Kylian, Rodrygo, and I would even argue Brahim Diaz, nobody views him as a substitute, but nobody sees him as an unquestionable starter either.
“You are no longer allowed to go past a cone, the referees are no longer afraid to give you cards, your coach is exhausted from having to do so much therapy, and even your teammates point the finger at you for an error that you have not corrected.”
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