Following in the steps of Liverpool, Manchester United targets FC Porto winger

DBasia.news – Liverpool’s mission to bring Luis Diaz will be increasingly difficult to materialize. The FC Porto winger has now also been monitored by Manchester United.

Diaz became one of Liverpool’s main targets in the winter transfer market. The Colombian national player is projected to be a temporary replacement for Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

As is known, Salah and Mane are defending their respective countries in the 2021 African Cup of Nations. Both would most likely not be able to strengthen Liverpool until February 7 if Egypt and Senegal advance to the final.

The absence of Salah and Mane has reduced the power of Liverpool’s front line. Even though Jurgen Klopp’s team need to wipe out every game with a win to keep their chances of winning the title.

Liverpool’s main obstacle to bringing Diaz is his release clause which reached £67 millio. The Reds will certainly think twice about spending that much money for one player in the winter transfer market.

However, the presence of Manchester United has made Liverpool’s position even more difficult. Porto and the player now have a higher bargaining value.

Manchester United’s interest was revealed when Porto defeated Famalicao in the Portuguese league last weekend. According to O’Jogo’s report, the Red Devils scouts watched the match live from the stands.

The presence of a Manchester United spy is believed to monitor Luis Diaz. Interestingly, the 25-year-old player performed well and contributed one goal.

The hunt for Diaz is sure to be fierce. Apart from Liverpool and Manchester United, the former Barranquilla player is also interested in Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.