Liverpool transfer target Luis Diaz would demand less in wages than Bukayo Saka, according to reports. Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Porto ace Diaz and Arsenal star Saka. But a deal for the Gunners forward would likely be more difficult for the Reds to complete.
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Speaking on Reach PLC's Transfer Window podcast, Duncan Castles says Porto would not sell for anything less than the release clause in January but would be more willing to negotiate at a lower price in the summer.
Diaz is said to be on relatively low wages compared to top forwards across Europe.
Saka is also not one of the top earners in England but Castles says would likely demand more per week than Diaz to move to Anfield.
"We told you recently that they've been in contact with Luis Diaz, the Porto forward, who I think is similar in type and style to Saka," Castles said.
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"He's someone who plays with energy, you can see him fitting into the pressing game that Liverpool like to put in place.
"He scores goals, he has a flexibility to play across the three positions in attack.
"We told you that Porto do not want to sell in January and will therefore insist on the full €80m release clause to let Diaz go this coming window but would be negotiable in the summer.
"Saka is not at the top level in terms of payments in the Premier League because of his age, because that contract in 2020 was the first major professional contract in his career.
"So from that perspective, not as expensive as some players would be, although Diaz is also not well paid at Porto.
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