Christian Falk provides an update on the transfer saga involving Liverpool winger Luis Diaz and Bayern Munich. Bayern are offering Diaz a four-year contract with a gross annual salary of €14m (£12.1m), which is a significant increase compared to his current net earnings around €2.7m (£2.3m) at Liverpool. Diaz has reportedly made his intentions clear to Liverpool's management regarding his desire to move this summer.

Bayern Munich are confident about progressing discussions soon with Liverpool about the transfer. They see Diaz and Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade as top priorities this transfer window and have a transfer budget flexible enough to accommodate both signings without needing to sell players. Bayern had originally set aside €150m for Florian Wirtz before that deal collapsed, giving them room to maneuver financially.

Despite Bayern’s keen interest and increasing confidence, Liverpool are reluctant to accept offers that do not meet their valuation. They purchased Diaz for a package of £50m and would expect a significantly higher fee to profit sufficiently to reinvest in replacements. Diaz’s contract runs until 2027, meaning Liverpool are not under immediate pressure to sell, yet this window may represent their best shot at maximum return.

Some Bayern fans have expressed preference for the club to pursue Real Madrid’s Rodrygo instead of Diaz, but no official discussions about Rodrygo have taken place within Bayern’s management. Meanwhile, bids of around €52m and €67.5m for Diaz from Bayern have been rejected by Liverpool, with reports suggesting a fee close to €80m might force Liverpool to reconsider.

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Overall, the update portrays a transfer window still very much in negotiation. Luis Diaz wants to move, Bayern want to sign him, but Liverpool seek a fee that matches their valuation, leaving the situation delicate but promising for a possible deal soon.