Liverpool are being tipped to make a move for an incredible Porto teenage winger who is described as the ‘next Luis Diaz’ in terms of his playing style, while the Reds continue their search for reinforcements across the attack.
Diaz’s departure to Bayern Munich last summer has left a noticeable void on the left flank. The Colombian has been nothing short of spectacular in Bavaria, scoring 26 goals and providing 21 assists in 47 games across all competitions. By contrast, Cody Gakpo — who has largely operated on the left side of the Liverpool attack this season — has contributed a total of just 15 goals and assists in 49 appearances. While much of the summer focus has centred on replacing Mohamed Salah on the right, the left flank is arguably in even greater need of an upgrade.
That is where Porto sensation Oskar Pietuszewski enters the conversation. Portuguese outlet Record reports that Liverpool are ‘keeping a close eye’ on the Portuguese club’s ‘crown jewel’, a player who currently has a £52 million release clause written into his contract.
The 17-year-old only arrived at Porto from Polish side Jagiellonia Białystok in January, yet he has wasted no time in announcing himself as one of Europe’s most exciting wide forwards. Operating primarily from the left, Pietuszewski has already registered three goals and four assists in 14 appearances in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. His direct, explosive style, combined with sharp dribbling and an eye for the final ball, has drawn widespread comparisons to the Diaz of old.
The teenager’s rapid ascent has not gone unnoticed. Liverpool are joined on the scouting trail by Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea, all of whom are said to hold significant interest. However, prising Pietuszewski away from the Dragões will be far from straightforward. Porto are already planning to hand the attacker a new contract and increase the release clause in the process, underlining just how highly they rate their young star.
Liverpool will therefore have to act decisively if they wish to secure one of the most promising forward talents in European football. At just 17, Pietuszewski is not merely a short-term fix — he is a player built for the next decade, capable of growing alongside Arne Slot’s project and eventually becoming a cornerstone of the Anfield attack.
The potential £52 million investment may appear steep for a player with limited senior experience, yet the analytics and eye-test both suggest Porto’s crown jewel possesses the technical quality, physical profile and mentality to justify the outlay. In a market where proven wide forwards command premium fees, Pietuszewski represents a high-upside bet on raw talent that has already begun to deliver at the highest level in Portugal.
With the summer transfer window approaching, Liverpool’s recruitment team faces a clear choice: move quickly and decisively for a Luis Diaz 2.0 who could define the next era at Anfield, or risk watching one of Europe’s brightest young attackers slip through their fingers.