Luis Diaz has informed Liverpool of his desire to leave and reports have shed light on what happens next amid claims an agreement is already in place.<\/p>\n
Diaz<\/a>, 28, enjoyed the most productive season of his Liverpool<\/a> career to date last term. Operating to a high level in both the left wing and striker positions, Diaz notched 25 goal contributions (17 scored, eight assists) across all competitions.<\/p>\n Yet despite his importance to Arne Slot\u2019s system and Liverpool\u2019s insistence they will not sell, speculation over a transfer away refuses to pass.<\/p>\n Barcelona<\/a> lodged an approach last month and were quickly told Diaz is not for sale. Bayern Munich\u2019s approach at the start of July met the same fate. Diaz also has confirmed interest from Saudi Arabian side, Al Nassr.<\/p>\n Barca and Bayern are still circling despite their rejections and all involved sense an opportunity to strike a deal thanks in large part to Diaz\u2019s modest pay packet at Anfield.<\/p>\n While his initial \u00a355,000-a-week wages have increased incrementally over time, he\u2019s still relatively underpaid for a player of his calibre at the Premier League champions.<\/p>\n According to the latest from Sky Germany\u2019s Florian Plettenberg, Diaz has \u2018informed\u2019 Liverpool he\u2019s ready to quit.<\/p>\n However, Plettenberg dismissed recent claims from BILD <\/a>that stated Diaz already has an agreement on personal terms in place with Bayern Munich<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cUnderstand Luis Diaz has once again made it clear that he is open to leaving Liverpool if a really exciting offer arrives,\u201d wrote Plettenberg on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cLiverpool\u00a0have been informed. However, they have blocked everything so far (FC Bayern, Barcelona, etc.)<\/p>\n \u201cMax Eberl has held new talks with Diaz\u2019s management in recent days.\u00a0As reported, Bayern remain keen on Diaz.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are still no agreements or offers. It is complicated, but Bayern are trying.\u201d<\/p>\n What next for Luis Diaz?<\/strong><\/p>\n Diaz\u2019s dream scenario if leaving Liverpool is joining Barcelona. The LaLiga champions fresh off missing out on Nico Williams are readying a new approach for the Colombian.<\/p>\n But as stated, Liverpool have made it abundantly clear Diaz is not for sale despite claims from The Times\u2019 Paul Joyce that a new contract isn\u2019t in the works either<\/a>.<\/p>\n Diaz has two years remaining on his deal and will be in his thirties by the time it expires. Per The Telegraph\u2019s Chris Bascombe, Liverpool are prioritising footballing achievements and major trophies over financial rewards.<\/p>\n In other words, they\u2019re prepared to retain Diaz for the final two years of his contract<\/a> in the hopes he\u2019ll again help fire the club to top honours.<\/p>\n And once his contract expires in the summer of 2027, Liverpool are willing to let Diaz walk for free in the knowledge he spent the prime years of his career on Merseyside.<\/p>\n But as mentioned, Liverpool\u2019s firm stance hasn\u2019t been enough to halt the exit speculation once and for all.<\/p>\n And in the unlikely event Diaz does depart, the Reds do have an ultra-high profile replacement in mind\u2026<\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news \u2013 Diaz upgrade \/ Isak decision \/ Zubimendi explanation<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Second source confirms Liverpool to swoop for \u2018world-class superstar\u2019 if Luis Diaz is sold<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Liverpool get FINAL Isak verdict as Ornstein shares outcome of record-shattering Newcastle raid<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n