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Tom Cavilla

Luis Diaz linked with Liverpool exit in 'sensational exchange' for AC Milan star

AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has been linked with a move to Liverpool - in a deal which would see Luis Diaz head in the opposite direction.

Italian outlet Calciomercato claim Leao is 'ever closer' to leaving the Italian giants, with his current contract set to expire next summer. With contract talks proving 'negative', the article states Milan could 'listen to offers' in a bid avoid losing the Portugual international for free in 2024.

Liverpool are one of the sides suggested as a possible destination for the 23-year-old, with the report adding Diaz could be used as the Reds try to 'snatch Leao'. Milan would, however, prefer a 'cash-only proposal' and are said to value the player between €120million and €150m.

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The former Lille attacker is said to be a player Jurgen Klopp 'likes', paving the way for a potentially 'sensational exchange' between AC Milan and the Reds.

Scoring nine goals and providing 10 assists in all competitions this season, Leao would certainly be a welcome addition to the Liverpool attack but Diaz departing the club in order to complete such a deal seems highly unrealistic.

The Colombian winger has not featured for the Reds since sustaining a knee injury during a 3-2 defeat at Arsenal back in October, but is closing in on his return. Offering an update on his recovery, Diaz hinted earlier this month he could be back in action for next month's Champions League meeting with Real Madrid.

“I hope to be back soon," he told Sky Sports. "Let’s wait a little just to see when I can come back to the pitch and if it’s at the Bernabeu, it will be no worries.”

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