Liverpool give GREEN light for €70m forward move
William Comish
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Diaz to Bayern is being considered
The state of affairs as we know it is that Diaz is open to all possibilities - whether that is agreeing a new long-term contract, staying for the remaining two years of his current deal and then moving elsewhere, or agreeing to a transfer this summer for a fee. The player merely wants clarity.
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Liverpool, however, are currently unwilling to offer him a new contract, and definitely not the terms the Colombian would be looking for, but the the club are also unwilling to sell him this season.
At left-wing with Cody Gakpo and Diaz, the Reds have the best depth in the world and choosing to lose that is going to require a bold call, even if two starters aren't required for the set-up to succeed.
Barcelona were interested in Diaz, and still are, except his asking price is going to be too high for them to complete a move. It's why Nico Williams didn't join from Athletic Club. Both are unaffordable.
Bayern Munich are in a far healthier financial position, however, and so they're also interested.
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