Liverpool signed Diaz from FC Porto in January 2022 for £50million in a bid to add depth to their frontline. The forward has been on fire this season, registering 14 goals in 18 league games.
Salah and Mane have been instrumental in Liverpool’s success under Jurgen Klopp. Both forwards have racked up goals and assists galore while making it to the podium of the Ballon d’Or awards as well.
However, both players have less than 18 months left on their current contracts. Negotiations with Salah have proven to be difficult, while there hasn’t been much news about Mane’s situation. Consequently, the Reds might just be preparing for a future without their superstar forwards.
Mills believes the capture of Diaz points to that. He told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley:
Mills added:
Salah and Mane will return to Liverpool this week
African forwards Salah and Mane have been away from the club since early January, representing their countries at the 2021 African Cup of Nations. Mane played for Senegal while Salah represented Egypt and both players battled it out for the ultimate prize in the final last night (February 6).
Senegal won the match 4-2 on penalties, with the contest ending goalless after extra-time. The duo are expected to return to the club this week and will be keen to help Liverpool win some silverware this season.
The Reds are still in contention to win all four trophies on offer this season. They have already made it to the Carabao Cup final and are second in the Premier League. Additionally, they have progressed into the fifth round of the FA Cup and the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League as well.
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