Liverpool rejected Bayern’s £58.5m proposal, but the Bundesliga winners have increased it, and Diaz wants to play in Germany.
After considering the circumstances, Reds head coach Arne Slot decided not to play Diaz in Saturday’s 4-2 loss to AC Milan. Liverpool were reluctant to sell Diaz, but he wants to join the German champions.
Diaz has become crucial at Anfield after arriving from Porto in January 2022. Diaz’s best season at Liverpool was his last, scoring 17 goals in all competitions and helping Liverpool win the title by 10 points.
Barcelona was interested in signing Diaz, who has two years left on his contract, to supplement Lamine Yamal and Raphina in attack. According to sources, Liverpool rejected Barca’s £65m offer for Diaz and sought other options.
Liverpool paid £250m on Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez this summer. Diaz will help recover part of that investment if his offer succeeds.
The Reds want Newcastle United attacker Alexander Isak, but it would cost a lot. Darwin Nunez may possibly leave Liverpool, but Slot reported he was injured in the AC Milan game.
