Emile Heskey has urged Liverpool to sign one of Arsenal’s transfer targets if they decide to cash in on Luis Diaz this summer.
The Colombian has been the subject of interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich this summer after lifting the Premier League title with Liverpool last season.
The English club rebuffed an approach from Barca earlier in the summer and in recent days have turned down a £58.6million bid from Bayern.
Liverpool are said to be in no hurry to sell Diaz this summer, who they value at €100m (£86.8m), but the 28-year-old winger is said to be keen for a new challenge.
With two years still to run on his contract, this summer could prove the ideal time to cash in on Diaz, and former Reds striker Heskey believes a move could well be in Liverpool’s interest.
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‘If Bayern Munich step up and are paying the right price, then I think it has to be considered,’ he told BestBettingSites.co.uk. ‘Everyone is available if the price is right.
‘I think it would be decent business if they could get a good offer in and move him on, but then the next thing to consider is who to get him in.’
Liverpool have already spent heavily this summer, but would be expected to dip back into the market for a replacement to Diaz should the Colombian leave.
And Heskey reckons the Merseyside club should consider a move for Anthony Gordon to provide a similar pace and dynamism to Diaz down the left flank.
‘One player I like is Anthony Gordon at Newcastle, he’d be a great option,’ Heskey added.
‘He’d give you someone direct, who still understands how to take players on and beat them.
‘He’s a winger who gives you width and gets to the byline, who can entertain.
‘We’ve lost that a bit and Anthony is a bit of a throwback to earlier times, but his dribbling and direct attacking gets fans off their seats.’
Liverpool attempted to sign Gordon from Newcastle last summer but were unable to reach an agreement.
The England international scored six goals and registered five assists in the Premier League last season and was among Arsenal’s list of transfer targets this summer as they look for greater depth in wide attacking positions.
The Gunners are already closing in on the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea to provide more depth on the flanks.
Mikel Arteta’s side have also been linked with Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, who has also been attracting interest from Liverpool in recent days.
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