Luis Diaz ready for new contract talks at Liverpool

Liverpool are set to reward Luis Diaz with a new contract after completing a new deal for Ibrahima Konate, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Diaz has been one of the standout players for the Reds under Arne Slot this season. He scored his first ever hat-trick in the 4-0 Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday evening.

The 27-year-old has scored nine goals and provided two assists in 15 games in all competitions.

The Colombian striker’s contract runs until the summer of 2026, but Liverpool are keen to extend his stay at Anfield.

The Reds are already working to resolve the futures of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold as their contracts expire in less than 12 months.

Liverpool have already extended Jarell Quansah’s contract and are closing in on defender Konate.

According to Romano, Diaz will soon be next in line for a contract extension.

“Thanks to what Liverpool did with Luis Diaz. In August, some important clubs were willing to handle the situation for him.” He said.

“It was never close, but some clubs were willing to attack and try to make something happen.

“Richard Hughes and Arne Slot were together in conversation with Luis Diaz and presented the new project.

“They introduced him to the new idea they had for the club for the present and the future.

“They could take the same path as Luis as part of their future plans.

“I won’t be surprised to see Liverpool after Ibrahima Konate – who will be the next to extend his contract – also negotiates a new contract with Diaz.

“Liverpool want to try and get a new deal done with Lucho, so let’s see what happens.”