Liverpool ready to beat Bayern for one more sensational forward | OneFootball

Liverpool's 'pull' factor is arguably at an all-time high in the transfer market right now.

The Premier League win matched by the expected spend of £192m on three players - one of which is the highly regarded Florian Wirtz - has added further glitz to the Arne Slot project on Merseyside.

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It is rare that Liverpool are headline news. The club is always considered one of the best in Europe, but the Reds often fly under the radar and are subsequently underestimated by their rivals.

But that's exactly what we want them to think. At the heart of the club is a desire to be the best and last season's success gave Liverpool that status - the most successful club in England.

Now, the plan is to stay there and not let anyone gain any ground on us. In order to do that, extensive recruitment will take place throughout the summer to further enhance the squad.

As such, it is plausible that another statement signing could be on the cards before the season starts.

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Liverpool to beat Bayern AGAIN - this time with Rafael Leao

Bypassing the German leaders Bayern Munich in the hunt to sign Florian Wirtz - a move which is nearing its final stages - was no mean feat, but the player made up his mind and wanted Liverpool.

For a German, who has excelled in the Bundesliga to give up that opportunity in favour of a move abroad is a significant statement, but one that is understandable for an ambitious young player.

After all, he was Leverkusen's player of the year twice and he had won the league with an unbeaten record, all before the age of 23, so he's experienced plenty in his short careers so far.

But the Reds' battle with Bayern Munich might not be over quite yet, with a move for AC Milan's Rafael Leao reportedly on the cards - yet another player who has been approached by both clubs.

Although according to CF Bayern Insider, the German champions have 'cooled their interest in the Portuguese winger' after a period of talks have failed to progress 'which could work in Liverpool's favour if they are serious about signing him'.

You would presume correctly that this deal is only plausible if Luis Diaz departs, because the 26-year-old plays his football down the left-hand side, where the Colombian and Cody Gakpo feature.

As such, we're purely speculating about this 'boost' to Liverpool in case something happens.

However, the report also claimed that 'Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo is another option [for Bayern], but it won't be easy to persuade the Reds into selling him unless the offer is ridiculously high."

This would then involve the club giving up their second best winger in favour of keeping Diaz and spending the transfer fee they would receive on bringing in Leao, which is a notably complex plan.

Diaz is by the far the more likely departure, but his intention is not necessarily to leave - his latest update on his future was pretty uninformative, claiming that he will be happy regardless of what is decided, whether that is remaining until his deal expires, extending his deal, or leaving this summer.

As such, the opportunity that lays before Liverpool is a fascinating one. If Diaz doesn't have a long-term future on Merseyside, then his possible replacement is available and potentially willing to move.

Of course in reality, a lot of further discussions will need to be had before a decision is reached - this isn't football manager after all. But one transfer would fund the other, so it's a plausible idea at least.