Despite a firm stance from Liverpool, Luis Diaz could depart Anfield this summer if the right offer comes in. When Bayern tabled their opening €67.5m (£58.6m) bid, they were handed an unequivocal no by the Reds who maintained that the Colombian international would stay with the side ahead of the new campaign.
Bayern have made the 28 year old their top forward priority having failed to land the likes of Nico Williams and Florian Wirtz who joined the Premier League champions last month for a club and British transfer record. Now, journalist Ben Jacobs reports that the Bundesliga champions will up their bid in what would be one of the biggest deals of the summer.
“Bayern Munich set to make an improved offer for Luis Diaz and are prepared to pay up to €80m.
“Liverpool rejected a €67.5m bid, but Bayern remain intent on testing #LFC’s not for sale stance.”
Barcelona were seen as his ideal destination for a long time but the Catalan side are set to sign Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford on loan instead. Reports state that Bayern held talks over the weekend with Liverpool and are ready to propose a deal that will be difficult to turn down.
If Diaz is sold, it is likely that manager Arne Slot will make a move for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo who is set to be sold this summer if the right offer comes in. This would be a great piece of business from the club as the Brazilian is younger and has more potential than Diaz who lacks the goals needed to keep his place in the Liverpool attack.