Bayern Munich have had their attempts to sign Luis Diaz rebuffed by Liverpool, talkSPORT understands.
Boss Vincent Kompany has identified the 28-year-old as a top summer target in his quest to bolster his attack.
Diaz helped Liverpool win the Premier League in the 2024/25 season
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Diaz helped Liverpool win the Premier League in the 2024/25 seasonCredit: Getty
The Bundesliga giants are on the lookout for a replacement for Mathys Tel, whose loan stay at Tottenham Hotspur has been turned into a permanent switch.
And they have also seen Leroy Sane join Turkish giants Galatasaray on a free transfer.
But they have been told they have no chance of landing Colombia international Diaz, who remains a vital player for Liverpool.
Bayern chief Max Eberl has been made aware by the Reds that they have no intention or desire to enter discussions to sell Diaz.
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It resulted in communication between the two teams ending immediately, with Bayern now forced to look elsewhere.
Bayern are the second club this summer that Liverpool have taken that stance to regarding Diaz.
They issued Barcelona that same message earlier in the window, with the Blaugrana now targeting Athletic Bilbar star Nico Williams.
Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr are another interested club in the former Porto forward, having made him their number one priority this summer.
Though they are yet to make an approach for the player with Liverpool unwilling to entertain bids.
It is believed only a crazy offer would see the Merseyside outfit reconsider their stance on Diaz.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot still counts Diaz as a vital player in his side
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot still counts Diaz as a vital player in his sideCredit: Getty
For talktalkSPORT host and Rangers legend Ally McCoist, he believes Diaz staying could be the difference in the club winning back-to-back top-flight championships.
Speaking on the Sports Breakfast show, he said: "If they keep Luis Diaz what a statement that makes.
"If Liverpool go out and buy a proper centre-forward, they will be pretty much unstoppable."
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