Liverpool forward Luis Diaz is being eyed up for a summer swoop by Bayern Munich, a report has claimed – and he has admitted he is talking to other clubs.
The Bundesliga giants have shortlisted Diaz as they look to strengthen at left wing, alongside PSG’s Bradley Barcola and Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams.
That is according to Sky Germany, with Bayern bosses Uli Hoeness and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge finding Diaz, 28, ‘very exciting’.
Despite the interest, there has not yet been official contact from the Bavarian side, but Liverpool could be open to selling the Colombian for a reasonable offer. Indeed, they are said to be drawing up potential alternatives should Diaz move on.
The versatile Diaz made 50 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 17 goals and providing eight assists, and helped the Reds win the Premier League.
Addressing his future while on international duty, Diaz said: ‘I’m very, very happy in Liverpool. From day one, they’ve made me feel really welcome.
‘Right now we’re in contact with them because we’re speaking with [other] clubs. It’s normal, the market is open, and we’re trying to sort out what’s best for us.
‘I am just waiting to see what happens. If Liverpool doesn’t make a good offer, I still have two years left with them, I would be happy and content to stay there. And that’s it, everything depends on them obviously, it’s up to me to decide what’s best for us.’
Diaz moved to Anfield from Porto in January 2022, in a deal worth around £50million.
He has scored 41 goals in his 148 total appearances for the Reds, tasting success in the top-flight as well as lifting the FA Cup and two Carabao Cups.
Under contract until 2027, Diaz has not been formally offered an extension, and he could slip behind Florian Wirtz in the pecking order next season.
Previous reports indicated that Barcelona saw an approach rebuffed this month, while Saudi Pro League outfit Al Nassr have also been credited with an interest.
Diaz is said to have been open to joining the LaLiga club, believing this is the right time for a new chapter after three-and-a-half successful campaigns on Merseyside.
Spanish newspaper SPORT said Diaz’s asking price sits at around £51m – a valuation that Barcelona are unlikely to reach despite him being a top target.
However, head coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco have both given the green light for the transfer in what has been dubbed ‘Operation Luis Diaz’.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have already made five signings this summer.
Wirtz joined for a club-record £116m fee from Bayer Leverkusen, quickly followed by team-mate Jeremie Frimpong, while Milos Kerkez arrived from Bournemouth.
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