BREAKING: Liverpool Identifies Luis Diaz Replacement Amid Contract Dispute.

Liverpool has found a potential replacement for Luis Diaz after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract.

Liverpool visits Everton to take on Eddie’s unpredictable side in a match that carries significance beyond just league standings.

This game offers Liverpool another opportunity to widen their lead at the top of the table, depending on other results, while Everton looks to regain momentum.

However, the main focus is on one player: Anthony Gordon.

The attention is justified, as Newcastle’s left-winger is a Liverpool native and started his football journey in the club’s academy.

Liverpool also pursued Gordon during the summer, engaging in negotiations before talks eventually broke down.

With Newcastle’s coaching staff believing Gordon could be a key player against Trent Alexander-Arnold, much of the spotlight will be on their duel tonight.

Additionally, a report from the Daily Mail suggests that Liverpool’s interest in Gordon remains strong.

What would a potential move for Anthony Gordon mean for Liverpool?

The report highlights that Liverpool was unwilling to meet Newcastle’s £80 million valuation or include Jarell Quansah in the deal last summer, leading to the collapse of negotiations.

Given the bond between Gordon and Alexander-Arnold—who reportedly sang “he’s coming home” when Gordon mentioned Liverpool’s interest during the Euros—tonight’s game adds an extra layer of intrigue.

This situation is particularly important for Liverpool, as Luis Diaz typically operates on the left wing under Arne Slot, though he played as a central striker against Manchester City on Sunday, with Cody Gakpo filling the left-wing role effectively.

With speculation growing over Diaz’s dissatisfaction with Liverpool’s contract offer, securing reinforcements in that position might become necessary for the next season.

Liverpool’s squad is in a period of transition, with key figures like Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold yet to commit their long-term futures to the club. Meanwhile, reports of a potential move for Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush could impact the team’s attacking setup.

As a result, tonight’s match could serve as an informal audition for Gordon in the eyes of Liverpool manager Arne Slot.