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Liverpool Stand Firm as Diaz Draws Interest from European Giants

Diaz Future in Doubt Amid Growing Interest

Luis Diaz’s future at Liverpool is under increasing scrutiny following two firm approaches from Barcelona and Bayern Munich. As reported by Anfield Watch, both clubs tabled verbal offers for the Colombian winger earlier this summer, though each proposal was swiftly rejected by the Anfield hierarchy.

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Diaz has emerged as a major target after Barcelona and Bayern missed out on primary wide options, particularly Nico Williams, who opted to remain at Athletic Bilbao. With limited high-calibre alternatives on the market, both clubs have pivoted toward Diaz.

Lowball Offers Dismissed Without Discussion

The bids themselves were seen as nowhere near Liverpool’s valuation. According to Anfield Watch, “Barcelona offered Liverpool around €32m with add-ons that would take it to €40m,” while “Bayern didn’t offer much more, a total package worth €45m.” These figures fall significantly short of Liverpool’s expectation, which is understood to be upwards of €80m.

Liverpool’s response was swift. The club made it clear that Diaz “wasn’t for sale,” shutting down any possibility of dialogue around those initial numbers. As one source described, “we imagine that’s because of the actual offers themselves leaving little room for negotiation.”

Liverpool’s Stance on Player Value

With the club in a new era under Arne Slot, the message remains consistent: key players will only leave on Liverpool’s terms. Diaz remains a valued part of the squad, and although there is speculation he may wish to depart, no formal request has been lodged.

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The Colombian’s impact since arriving from Porto has been substantial. Letting him go, especially for a price perceived to be below market value, would represent poor business for a club looking to compete across multiple fronts next season.

European Elite Must Pay the Price

Both Barcelona and Bayern are expected to return with improved proposals, but unless they are prepared to meet the €80m+ figure, Liverpool are unlikely to entertain any negotiations.

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Liverpool fans will be stunned by the audacity of those bids. €32m from Barcelona? €45m from Bayern? That would not even fetch a decent squad player in today’s market, let alone a dynamic, hard-working, Champions League-level winger like Luis Diaz.

Let’s be honest, if these clubs thought they could get him on the cheap because he may want a move, they’ve underestimated how Liverpool operate. This is not 2010s Liverpool selling prized assets for cut-price fees. It is 2024, and even with a managerial change, standards have not dropped.

If Diaz does want to leave, fair enough. But any sale must reflect his value. He has two years left on his contract, he is a Colombia international in his prime, and he has scored big goals in big games. Fans would rightly be outraged if the club accepted anything less than the asking price.

Supporters trust that the club won’t be bullied into selling under market value. If Barcelona or Bayern want Diaz, they’ll need to come back with offers that match Liverpool’s expectations. Anything less will continue to be met with a flat refusal.