That has meant that the 28-year-old, along with Curtis Jones and Ibrahima Konate have seen their contract talks delayed to some nature.

Liverpool remain intent on ensuring Luis Diaz signs a new contract at Anfield with the club ready to move on several other attackers, sources have told .

The Reds are open to parting company with Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa in the summer, meanwhile, Mo Salah’s contract situation remains unresolved.

Therefore, Arne Slot could lose up to three of his current six attacking options and understands that losing the £37m winger is seen as unfeasible.

can also reveal that Barcelona’s interest in Diaz is genuine but they have other options they are assessing and ahead of him – including former Manchester United man Mason Greenwood.

Diaz has become a key part of Slot’s team having now become the regular number nine for the Dutch manager and producing many impresses displays in the central role.

The Colombian is the team’s third-highest scorer this season with 13 goals in all competitions whilst also having three assists to his name.

The forward recently scored in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Wolves which helped extend the Reds’ lead at the top of the Premier League back up to seven points.

Slot has made it clear he wants Diaz to sign a new contract and the club are now working to ensure the player extends his stay on Merseyside.