Liverpool have moved to hijack Tottenham Hotspur's bid for Luis Diaz, making an offer close to £50million for the Porto winger.
The Reds were expected to enjoy a quiet end to the January transfer window, but have opted for an alterative approach as they chase the services of the Colombian international before Monday's transfer deadline.
Tottenham Hotspur made their own move for Diaz earlier this week, but are now set to miss out on the 25-year-old as Liverpool look to hijack a deal.
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Jurgen Klopp's side are looking to pay an initial fee of £37m with a further £12m in add-ons for a player identified as a first-choice option for the summer of 2022.
Diaz is believed to have had a £67m release clause within his contract, but Porto have been forced to take a financial hit after finishing third in their Champions League group behind Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, meaning the Reds have been able to see a £37m offer accepted.
Providing their reaction to this transfer news on social media, Liverpool fans could not contain their excitement over this potential deal.
The Reds are yet to make a signing this month, though this would go some way to appeasing supporters who have been left frustrated by a lack of activity.
Below is a round-up of some of the responses shared as news of a Diaz bid broke.
Diaz is currently with his national team in South America as they prepare for games with Peru on Friday evening and Argentina on Tuesday.
Anfield sources have been keen to stress Diaz's arrival is yet to be rubber stamped on Merseyside.
