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Louie Chandler

Why Luis Diaz chose Liverpool transfer over Tottenham becomes clear as player's dad speaks out

The father of Liverpool winger Luis Diaz has explained why his son decided to join the Reds after Tottenham's deal for the Colombia winger was hijacked.

Spurs appeared to be closing in on a deal for the then-Porto winger as transfer deadline day approached, only for Liverpool to accelerate their own move for the player.

Jurgen Klopp had been prepared to wait until the summer to sign Diaz but the club were made to move quickly after news of Tottenham's approach emerged.

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