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Liverpool shocked the football world this morning with a surprise move for Luis Diaz.

The Reds are looking to seal a deal for the winger after hijacking Tottenham's bid with one of their own. The Colombian could move from FC Porto for around £37.5m.

It is a statement signing from the Reds and one that looks set to shape Jurgen Klopp's future attack.

Diaz will join up with Diogo Jota among others on Merseyside, and his arrival is likely to have quite a dramatic impact on the future of the Portuguese forward, who has scored 10 Premier League goals this season.

Jota initially arrived at Liverpool with a reputation as a versatile wide forward but since working under Klopp, he's primarily been deployed through the middle as a no.9 of sorts.

Despite his central role, Jota has consistently demonstrated his credentials to be a long-term replacement for Sadio Mane, by playing on the left flank and driving inwards before scoring with either foot.

However, Diaz is very much in the Mane mould and unlike Jota, his position for Porto has been fixed on the left flank.

The South American is direct, energetic and fast in possession, and he's almost certain to be fielded on the same side at Anfield as he plays in Portugal.

Indeed, he doesn't quite seem as versatile as Jota, who can essentially play anywhere in the final third.

Considering Diaz is just 25 years old, he could occupy the left side of Liverpool's