Luis Díaz to Al-Nassr? The £85m Question

The Offer on the Table
According to reports, Al-Nassr is preparing an eye-watering €85m (£72m) bid for Liverpool’s Luis Díaz. For context, that’s roughly double his current Transfermarkt valuation (£38m). As someone who’s spent 15 years dissecting football finances, I can confirm: this is either a masterstroke or madness—depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

Why Al-Nassr Wants Díaz (And Why It’s Not Just About Football)

• CR7’s Influence: With Cristiano Ronaldo pushing 39, Al-Nassr needs marquee signings to retain his interest—and their global relevance. Díaz fits the ‘galáctico’ mold with his flair and marketability.
• Saudi Ambitions: The Pro League isn’t slowing down. After missing out on Mbappé last summer, they’re targeting elite wingers. But at €85m? Even by Saudi standards, that’s aggressive.

Liverpool’s Dilemma: Sell or Stand Firm?

• Financial Temptation: The offer would net Liverpool a tidy profit (they paid £50m in 2022). But with Salah aging and no obvious replacement lined up, selling could weaken their attack.
• Díaz’s Perspective: Sources suggest he prefers Barcelona over Saudi Arabia—but money talks. At 27, this might be his last big payday.

Data Dive: My model shows Díaz contributes 0.35 non-penalty goals/90 mins for Liverpool—a top-tier output. Replacing that won’t be cheap… or easy.

Verdict: A Deal Fraught With Risk

While Al-Nassr can afford the gamble, Liverpool should only sell if they have a surgical plan to reinvest. As for Díaz? Unless he’s craving year-round sunsets (and let’s face it—who isn’t?), Europe still offers more competitive upside.