Bayern Munich Reaches Agreement To Sign Luis Díaz From Liverpool

‎Luis Díaz is set to make a move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich.

‎The Colombian winger has been a sustained target for the German giants, and a second bid this summer, valued at approximately £70 million, has persuaded England’s champions to part ways.

‎Díaz was left out of Liverpool’s pre-season 4-2 defeat in Hong Kong against Milan with the Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, confirming that the absence was because of transfer speculation.

‎“In Lucho’s situation it was, yeah,” Slot said.

‎“There are a lot of rumours around it lately and I cannot go into that. But he is training really well with us and we have decided, for now, not to play him yet.”

‎Díaz joined Liverpool from Porto in January 2022 for £37.5 million. The 28-year-old forward remains with the squad on their tour, which has taken them to Tokyo, where he continues to train.

‎Manager Slot is preparing his team for a match against Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday.

‎This summer, Bayern Munich completed some major transfers, signing Florian Wirtz, a long-standing target, and Hugo Ekitike in one of the club’s most significant deals ever.

‎They are also still linked with Newcastle’s Alexander Isak. Liverpool, meanwhile, is looking to generate funds from the sale of the popular Díaz.

‎Darwin Núñez, also linked with a move, was also absent from the Milan game, though Slot said the Uruguayan forward was absent on fitness grounds.

‎In Hong Kong, Slot stated he was satisfied with his current central defenders, despite Jarell Quansah’s sale suggesting a potential vacancy. The name most prominently linked with that position is Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi, fueling ongoing speculation.

‎Slot said, “I don’t think we have a concern at centre-back. In terms of depth? I think Ryan [Gravenberch] showed today, by the way, that he can play in that position. He did it last season as well. Although we all know we favour him as a No. 6. Wata [Endo] can play there. Joe Gomez only has a minor injury.”

‎The new signings Jeremie Frimpong, left-back Milos Kerkez, and goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili all featured in the second half of Saturday’s friendly, while Wirtz made his first starting appearance.