Luis Diaz ‘determined’ to leave Liverpool as Bayern Munich launch second transfer bid

Luis Diaz is hoping that Bayern Munich make Liverpool a second offer they can’t refuse after telling the club that he wants to leave in the summer transfer window

Luis Díaz of Liverpool during a training session

Luis Diaz wants to leave Liverpoo

Bayern Munich are set to test Liverpool’s resolve with a second bid for Luis Diaz – who is desperate to join the German side. The Reds have already rejected one £58.6million offer from Bayern for the winger, but the saga is set to rumble on.

Diaz was a key player in Arne Slot’s side last season, contributing 17 goals and eight assists in 50 appearances across all competitions to help them end the 2024/25 campaign with the Premier League trophy. He has two years left on his current contract, but is understood to be unhappy with his current terms and has been chasing an improved deal.

Liverpool have handed bumper new contracts to Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah this year – and also tried to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold up to fresh terms. However, such a contract has not been forthcoming for Diaz, Liverpool have made clear it’s not on their to-do list, and the player has therefore made it clear he wants to leave.

The Reds did not even consider Bayern’s initial bid, deeming it well below their valuation of the Colombia international. But Bayern have not been deterred and will continue to push for Diaz, who they see as a replacement for Leroy Sane, who left for Galatasaray this summer.

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As reported by ESPN, a second bid, worth around £60m plus add-ons is being prepared. Diaz is understood to be ‘determined’ to leave Liverpool this summer if he doesn’t get a new deal and has told the club of his intentions.

The 28-year-old winger has flown out with Liverpool for their pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Japan. The Reds are preparing to play AC Milan and Yokohama F. Marinos in Asia and the inclusion of Diaz shows the

y expect him to stay put.