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Cristiano Ronaldo sent the transfer rumour mill into overdrive earlier this week. The 40-year-old Portugal legend looks set to call time on his spell at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo declared the chapter over - and it appears he is now set to join Al-Hilal in time for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. His exit leaves a vacancy for a big-name player in the Al-Nassr attack alongside Liverpool legend Sadio Mane.

And the man who effectively replaced Mane at Anfield is reportedly in line to succeed Ronaldo as No7 at Al-Nassr.

Luis Diaz, 28, has been earmarked for a sale this summer amid doubts over his long-term future. The Colombian has got a contract which expires in 2027 and is demanding a hefty pay rise to renew.

Luis Diaz at risk

So far Richard Hughes appears reluctant to meet the former Porto player’s demands - meaning he could be sold this summer to avoid losing him for a vastly diminished sum when his contract ticks down further.

Although Diaz has enjoyed a productive season - 13 Premier League goals as the Reds claimed the title - he is not seen as a long-term solution at centre-forward or on the left wing.

Arne Slot utilised Diaz up top in the absence of another reliable option - while Cody Gakpo would appear to be his head coach’s preference on the left.

Accordingly, should the right bid materialise then Diaz could be on his way.

© IMAGO - Arne Slot Luis Diaz Liverpool 2024-25

'Genuine interest' from Al-Nassr in Diaz

Barcelona have been linked but will find meeting Liverpool’s asking price a challenge - with the Reds thought to be holding out for around €80m.

Therefore the presence of Al-Nassr in the bidding could be a useful cash boost for Richard Hughes as he sets about re-organising Liverpool’s attack.

“Liverpool forward Luis Díaz has been added to the list of potential signings at Al-Nassr, who are monitoring his contract situation at Anfield,” a report in the Telegraph reveals.

“Barcelona have been heavily linked with Díaz but it is understood there is genuine interest from Al-Nassr as they look to mount a Saudi Pro League title challenge after finishing second this season.”

Diaz has played for Liverpool since 2022 - winning plenty of domestic honours - and enjoyed his best season to date in 2024/25.