Former England winger Stewart Downing has revealed that Leeds United were interested in Luis Diaz before he decided to join Liverpool in January. The Colombian international had attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs after impressing for Porto both domestically and in Europe.
The 25-year-old scored 41 times in 125 appearances for the Dragões and stood out in two Champions League games against Liverpool earlier in the season. Subsequently, the Reds were keen to bring Diaz to Anfield and Jurgen Klopp chose to do the deal in the winter window, rather than the summer.
However, it has been claimed that the Whites were amongst those keen on Diaz as they attempt to strengthen their squad in the attacking third. Jack Harrison, Raphinha and Dan James can all play in Diaz's more natural left-wing berth, but they do lack depth in other positions across the front line.
