LIVERPOOL are reportedly preparing to poach Porto’s Luis Diaz from under Tottenham’s noses.
The Reds are said to be putting the final touches on a £50million offer for the winger as Spurs get bogged down in the details of their own offer.
The North London club thought they had agreed the transfer of the Colombian star for £40m plus £8m in add-ons.
But the 25-year-old’s two representatives — who are based in Europe and South America — are refusing to sign off the deal because of the way super-agent Jorge Mendes has become embroiled in the move.
Diaz’s advisors are adamant the deal will not be completed if Mendes plays any part in their player’s affairs.
Without their approval, the switch cannot be completed.
Now The Athletic reports Liverpool hope to pounce on the confusion to outbid Spurs with a blockbuster offer of their own.
And crucially the outlet reports the player appears more interested in linking up with Jurgen Klopp than he does with Antonio Conte.
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Diaz is one of Europe’s most sought-after attackers, having scored 14 goals in 18 league appearances this season.
The Colombian even finished joint-top scorer with Lionel Messi at last summer’s Copa America.
New Spurs boss Conte had called for signings before the end of the month and is in advanced talks with Fiorentina about a loan deal for Sofyan Amrabat.
But his move for Diaz appears to be going the same way as his failed efforts to lure Adama Traore to the capital, with the Spaniard now set to return to Barcelona.
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