Liverpool's Luis Diaz transfer could quickly spark two Anfield exits before window ends

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Liverpool could make room for Porto prospect Luis Diaz by sanctioning the sales of a cult hero and a promising international before transfer deadline day on Monday.Jurgen Klopp has been open about the club's shrewd business plan throughout his time at Anfield, and the ongoing January window is not an exception.With the deal for the incoming 25-year-old set to cost an initial £37.5million, they could recoup a large chunk of those funds with outgoing deals for Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino.Origi, who is a cult hero among fans for his Champions League heroics of their 2018/19 triumph, could be joined in leaving Merseyside by Japan international Minamino.The Athletic reports that permanent offers for both Origi and Minamino will be considered this month.Belgium international Origi has scored 40 goals for the club across 167 appearances since his £10million move from Lille back in July of 2014.Minamino, who had a positive loan spell at Southampton last season, only joined the club from Red Bull Salzburg in 2020, scoring 10 goals across 49 outings.Will Luis Diaz fire Liverpool to a major trophy?

Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionThe report adds that Leeds United and Monaco have inquired about Minamino, who has been valued at around £20million following his arrival for £7.25million.In addition, Liverpool could also raise funds by selling central defender Nat Phillips, who they value at around £15million, having turned down £7million from Watford.Klopp spoke about his transfer plans for January back in December, and admitted that their Covid and vaccination status could have an impact on potential moves.He said: "I got this question asked in the last press conference and didn’t think about it to be honest."It was.