Liverpool will reward Luis Diaz with a new contract after completing a new deal for Ibrahima Konate, according to transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano.
Diaz has been one of the standout performers for the Reds this season under Arne Slot – who scored his first ever hat-trick in the 4-0 Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday night.
The 27-year-old has scored nine goals and provided two assists in 15 games in all competitions.
The Colombian forward’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 is next in line for a contract extension shortly.
“Credit to what Liverpool did with Luis Diaz. In August some important clubs were prepared to attack the situation for him, he said.
“It was never close but some clubs were prepared to attack and try to make something happen.
“Richard Hughes and Arne Slot spoke together with Luis Diaz and presented the new project.
“They introduced him to the new idea they had for the club for now and the future.
“They could go the same way 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 renew his contract – negotiate a new deal with Diaz as well.
“Liverpool want to try to do a new deal with Lucho, so let’s see what will happen.”
