Liverpool now expect €100m forward to replace Luis Diaz
Diaz, 28, joined Liverpool back in January 2022 from Porto for an initial £37.5m. It's fair to say fans waited a while to see the winger at his consistent best - but he scored 13 goals in the top flight last season to help the Reds to the title.
But the problem for Diaz is his contract. He remains on the same terms he signed when he completed his transfer from the Portuguese league.
And Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is not minded to furnish him with a contract which meets the Colombian international's demands.
€100m Diaz a target for Bayern
He would like £140k to £150k per week to renew with Liverpool - and the club have given NO indication that are willing to match that sum.
And with his deal expiring in 2027, Liverpool could opt to sell while Diaz's value remains high and fund a replacement from his transfer fee.
Bayern Munich have been told to pay €100m for Diaz while Barcelona look out of the equation at this stage.
Should Bayern - or Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia - reach Liverpool's target then he will be on his way. And if Diaz goes a decision will need to be made on filling his berth in the squad.
How will Liverpool replace Diaz?
Will Cody Gakpo and perhaps Florian Wirtz be enough?
Will Rio Ngumoha step up?
Or will a replacement come from the transfer market?
The dream would be to add Rodrygo Goes from Real Madrid - an old Liverpool target who opted for the Bernabeu when leaving Santos back in 2019.
The Brazil international has won TWO Champions League titles since then but looks likely to be squeezed out by Xabi Alonso this summer.
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