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Stepping up their push to seal his signature, Bayern Munich have now reportedly submitted their opening offer to sign a Liverpool star who is now keen on an Anfield exit.
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Having already spent big to welcome Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong as well as picking up Freddie Woodman on a free deal, it could now be time for Liverpool to balance the books with a number of exits.
Already, both Jarell Quansah and Caoimhin Kelleher have sealed departures to Bayer Leverkusen and Brentford respectively, but the exit news may not be done there. After forming a squad now filled to the brim with talent, Liverpool could also sanction exits for the likes of Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott this summer.
For Nunez, all signs point towards a move to Napoli if he is to leave Liverpool ahead of next season. The Serie A champions reportedly see the South American as their dream Victor Osimhen replacement and talks are ongoing over a deal between the two clubs.
Elliott, meanwhile, is another player who could leave. The young, versatile midfielder enjoyed an excellent tournament with England at the U21 Euros - winning the Player of the Tournament - and has now reportedly attracted interest from the likes of Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers as a result.
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Liverpool are hoping to sign a centre-forward in the summer transfer market.
Although the Reds are willing to let their young gem leave in pursuit of game time this summer, the same can't be said for another player even as Bayern Munich step up their reported chase.
Bayern Munich submit opening £45m bid to sign Diaz
According to Christian Falk of Sport Bild, Bayern Munich have now submitted an opening offer to sign Luis Diaz worth €52m (£45m). Liverpool, however, have reportedly told the German giants that the winger is not for sale this summer and will reportedly demand around €80m (£69m) if that stance does change.
Luis Diaz in action for Liverpool
Into the final two years of his current contract with no fresh deal on the table, Diaz is reportedly keen on an Anfield exit to join the Bundesliga winners this summer in what could cause quite the clash with Liverpool's sale stance. Whether the Colombian now pushes to join Bayern this summer will be the big question in the coming weeks.
Whilst a new contract remains unlikely, Diaz is still an important member of Arne Slot's Liverpool squad after an excellent campaign helped the Reds win the Premier League title last time out.
Luis Diaz 2024/25 Liverpool stats (Transfermarkt)
Appearances 50
Goals 17
Assists 8
Dubbed "really special" by former manager Jurgen Klopp, it's no surprise that a side of Bayern's calibre are interested in Diaz's signature, but it's also, therefore, no shock that Liverpool have so far retained their stance that he is not for sale this summer.