Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez tell Luis Diaz to join Liverpool

Luis Diaz is anticipated to finish a transfer from Porto to Liverpool earlier than Monday’s deadline (Image: Getty)

Colombia superstars Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez reportedly urged fellow countryman Luis Diaz to hitch Liverpool when the winger sought their recommendation over a January switch.

Tottenham had been favourites to signal Diaz earlier this month, with Antonio Conte determined to replenish his squad, however Liverpool went on to agree a take care of Porto after hijacking their rivals’ transfer for the 25-year-old.

Liverpool are set to pay £37.5million up entrance for Diaz plus an additional £12.5m in add-ons, taking the entire worth of the deal to £50m – a major discount on the participant’s £66.5m launch clause.

The Reds had initially deliberate to make Diaz their major goal for the summer time switch window, however Spurs’ strategy noticed them step up their curiosity and speed up a bid for his companies this winter.

The Colombia worldwide, who is anticipated to place pen to paper on a five-year contract value round £90,000-a-week, will present competitors for Jurgen Klopp’s all-star assault of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino on Merseyside.

In line with The Day by day Mirror, Diaz spoke with Falcao and Rodriguez when Liverpool got here calling – and each instructed him to push by way of a swap to Anfield regardless of their respective ties with Manchester United and Everton.

Diaz will probably be on wages of £90k-a-week on Merseyside (Image: Getty)

Diaz adopted in Falcao’s footsteps when he swapped South America for Porto again in 2019 and the winger has gone on to attain 41 objectives in 125 appearances for the Primeira Liga outfit.

‘I'm very comfortable for him,’ Falcao mentioned when requested about Diaz’s potential.

‘Going to Porto in Europe gave him the power to grasp and analyse the sport higher. He is aware of find out how to play, he is aware of what to do.’

Manchester United had been credited with an curiosity in Diaz by some shops, however the Crimson Devils are mentioned to be ‘bemused’ by claims they've been crushed to the Colombian’s signature this January.

Liverpool are anticipated to announce Diaz’s arrival within the subsequent 48 hours, with membership officers flying out to Argentina – the place Colombia play on Tuesday – to supervise the participant’s medical.

Nevertheless, Diaz’s visa points are but to be resolved and the participant will probably have to attend till the top of the week to make the journey to England.