Liverpool are reportedly sounding out Lyon star Malick Fofana, just in case they lose Luis Diaz to Barcelona this summer.<\/p>\n
Following Liverpool\u2019s<\/a> Premier League title success late last month, attention has turned to possible signings and transfer exits in the coming weeks and months.<\/p>\n One man who has consistently been linked with an Anfield exit in recent transfer windows is Colombian winger Diaz<\/a>, whose contract runs until 2027.<\/p>\n The 28-year-old has been credited with interest from Barcelona<\/a>, and after more than three years at the Merseyside outfit, perhaps the time is right for him to move on.<\/p>\n And according to Mundo Deportivo<\/a>, Liverpool have contingency plans for his possible departure, with Arne Slot\u2019s side setting their sights on Lyon\u2019s Fofana.<\/p>\n The report adds that the Reds have spoken with the Ligue 1 team, with the French side reportedly demanding around \u20ac30 million (\u00a325.3m, $33.8m) for the 20-year-old.<\/p>\n Whether Diaz, who is said to be \u2018tempted\u2019 by a Barcelona move, leaves Liverpool and Fofana \u2013 who has 11 goals to his name this season \u2013 departs Lyon remains to be seen.<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS<\/strong>:\u00a0Frimpong next: 10 players who replaced a Liverpool icon and how they fared<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Diaz to leave Liverpool for Barcelona?<\/strong><\/p>\n The report adds that Barca are \u2018very interested\u2019 in former FC Porto ace Diaz and he is one of sporting director Deco\u2019s \u2018priorities\u2019.<\/p>\n If he were sold, Liverpool will reportedly demand \u20ac70-80m (\u00a359m-67.4m) for his services. However, the Blaugrana are thinking in the ball park of \u20ac60m (\u00a350.5m).<\/p>\n On the face of it, Diaz is unlikely to be first choice at Barca. Lamine Yamal has the right wing position locked up and captain Raphinha is unlikely to lose his spot on the opposite flank anytime soon.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Fofana is said to be keen on a move to Liverpool<\/a> \u2013 going by his agent, anyway.<\/p>\n His representative, Bobo Fofana, said:\u00a0\u201cThe choice of heart would be Liverpool. He has the potential to enter the rotation, and above all, we would like to see him succeed African legends such as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and El Hadji Diouf.\u201d<\/p>\n Liverpool reportedly admire the one-time Belgium international<\/a> but a move to Anfield is far from certain.<\/p>\n Liverpool transfer roundup: Simons interest, Wirtz blow<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49\u00a0\u00a360m playmaker keen to speak to Liverpool as Arne Slot gets involved \u2013 sources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n