Al-Nassr wants to make a splash in the transfer market and has set its sights on one of the most coveted wingers in Europe: Luis Diaz, a Liverpool player and recent target of FC Barcelona. The Saudi club's intention is clear: to make the Colombian a teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo and a key player in the ambitious project led by the Portuguese star.

Cristiano calls for big-money signings following his renewal

Cristiano Ronaldo recently renewed with Al-Nassr in a million-dollar deal that includes key sporting conditions. One of them: reinforcing the squad with high-level signings to seriously compete for the Saudi Pro League title, a goal that eluded him last season, when the team finished third, 13 points behind champions Karim Benzema Al-Ittihad.

The Portuguese continues to have enormous influence within the club. Not only was he instrumental in the arrival of his compatriot Jorge Jesus as the new coach, but he has also directly requested a number of strategic additions from Spanish sporting director Fernando Hierro. Among them, that of an elite left winger.

Million-dollar offer for Luis Diaz

According to British media, Al-Nassr is willing to offer 116 million dollars for Luis Diaz, who until recently was a priority for FC Barcelona. However, the Catalan club plans changed with the emergence of Nico Williams as a more affordable option, thanks to his $72 million termination clause. For Diaz, on the other hand, Barça would have to negotiate directly with Liverpool, who have so far been reluctant to sell.

In this context, the Saudi club's proposal could be better received at Anfield, in view of a possible sale that would leave significant revenues.

Luis Diaz, between Barça, Liverpool and Saudi Arabia

The future of the Colombian striker is surrounded by uncertainty. Although his quality is not in doubt, his destination is. While Barça seems to be focused on Williams, in Arabia Fernando Hierro is said to have a “Plan B” in case Diaz decides to stay in Europe or Liverpool refuses to negotiate.

That alternative plan would be Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal Brazilian winger, who has already been linked with FC Barcelona in previous seasons and would also be liked by Jorge Jesus.

Other targets: central defenders to reinforce the backline

Al-Nassr is not only looking for wingers. The club also wants to reinforce its defense and one of the names that came up was that of Danish center-back Andreas Christensen, an FC Barcelona player. Although the club would be willing to let him leave this summer (his contract expires in 2026), the defender has no intention of leaving for Saudi Arabia. His objective is clear: to earn a place in Hansi Flick eleven and fulfill his contract as a Azulgrana.

Luis Diaz future still to be defined

With suitors in Arabia, England and Spain, Luis Diaz future remains unknown, but his quality makes him one of the most sought-after gems on the market. Everything will depend on the next few weeks, where his name could become one of the most talked-about transfers of the summer.