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Luis Diaz of Liverpool(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Once again, Liverpool have made it clear that they do not intend to sell Luis Diaz.

Not even €67.5m (£58.5m), offered by Bayern Munich on Tuesday, is enough to tempt the Reds to alter their stance and facilitate a transfer.

Having previously turned away expressions of interest from both Barcelona and the German champions, Liverpool have now been tested via an official bid for Diaz, who scored 17 goals and eight assists in all competitions in the latest Premier League-winning campaign.



So nothing (to say), we’re talking about matters."

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The suggestion is that Bayern will still not be deterred and are expected to improve their offer, but that is not a guarantee, and Liverpool may have just rejected a substantial amount for a player who stands to walk away for free in two years' time.

If the Bundesliga champions were to continue their pursuit, then should there be a figure at which Liverpool change their mind, and if so, what figure should that be?

No player is bigger than the club and if their heart is not in the project then the best place for them is elsewhere.

If Bayern were willing to do all it took to land Florian Wirtz - who ended up joining the Reds for £100m up front, £116m inclusive of add-ons - then they should have no problem coming close to that amount for the Colombian international.

Even before Bayern Munich lodged a bid for Luis Diaz on Tuesday, it seemed as though the Colombian's time at Anfield was coming to an end.

The 28-year-old is in the final two years of his deal at Anfield, and, for a while, has been linked with moves to the German champions, Barcelona and teams in the Saudi Pro League.

Given his age, it is no surprise that Diaz is seemingly flirting with a series of clubs on the continent in what feels like an attempt to secure a lucrative contract as his career hits its peak.

But that shouldn't come at Liverpool's expense.

And given that Diaz was a key lieutenant of the Reds' Premier League title-winning side last term, it is no surprise that offers below £60m are not currently being entertained.

Indeed, with the likes of Anthony Elanga and Matheus Cunha commanding fees of north of £55m as they moved to Newcastle United and Manchester United this summer, Liverpool should be holding out for at least £70m for Diaz.

Over to you, Bayern.

Unless Luis Diaz suddenly decides that he wants to leave, Liverpool should hold out for at least £70m and use the funds to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid.

I reckon any forthcoming offer from Bayern for Diaz would cover the Juventus star's price tag.

If Liverpool are desperate to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, it could cost them upwards of £150million and therefore a big sale - like Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich - may be needed.

With a bid from the German champions already being submitted, it is clear they would like to sign the Colombian international.

Their need for a wide forward makes it even more likely they will return with an improved offer.

Liverpool are unlikely to see their triple-figure valuation met but a compromise could certainly be reached with a formal approach to Newcastle for Isak then following.

If Diaz has made it clear he wants to leave, then it certainly makes sense for an exit to be sanctioned but Liverpool should make sure it is not even one penny below what they are willing to accept as he still has two years remaining on his contract.

That stance should become flexible if the funds immediately go on Isak, though.

Liverpool must keep Diaz at all costs.

Of course, a key factor in this is the player’s own wishes, and he does appear open to a move, given Liverpool’s reluctance to offer him a new contract.
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