DBasia.news – Liverpool are reportedly benefiting from the chaos surrounding Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona. That way, the Reds can bring in Ilaix Moriba this summer.
All eyes are on the departure of Lionel Messi from Barcelona. Barca, which in the last few days paid full attention to Messi’s return, are actually wary.
In the midst of the main spotlight that led to Messi, Liverpool tried to take advantage of the situation. The Reds tried to bring in Ilaix Moriba who is no longer a priority player at Barcelona. The Reds are aware that Barca’s management is focusing on clearing up the situation after Messi’s departure.
Despite playing 18 times in the senior team last season, Ilaix Moriba’s place has been omitted. The reason is that the player does not want to sign a contract offered by Barcelona.
The player considers Barca’s proposed salary to be too small. On the other hand, Los Cules could not do much as they were experiencing financial difficulties.
Now, Ilaix Moriba is getting relegated in the squad by playing for La Masia. With a contract that only has one season remaining, Moriba will be released if there is an attractive offer. If not, Moriba will be allowed to play at La Masia until having the status of a free transfer for next summer.
“If you don’t want to renew your contract, we have another solution. He is a player we have given the opportunity, but the club is above all. We can’t let him get promoted and then leave,” said Barca president Joan Laporta.
With these conditions, Liverpool are confident that they can complete the transfer of Ilaix Moriba in the near future. Reportedly, Barca has priced the midfielder for 15 million euros.
Liverpool are believed to be receiving funds with that amount if they sell one of Xherdan Shaqiri or Divock Origi.