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Liverpool remain determined to keep hold of Luis Diaz after turning down a bid from Bayern Munich for the Colombia winger.

Bayern saw an opening proposal worth €67.5million (£58.6m) immediately rejected on Tuesday by the Reds, who earlier this summer dismissed an approach from Barcelona for the player.

Diaz's long-term future has been called into question in recent months with the 28-year-old having entered the last two years of his Anfield deal and talks having thus far not progressed over a new contract.

The forward raised eyebrows in early June by revealing his representatives have been approached by a number of potential suitors and that subsequent discussions had taken place.

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The Saudi Pro League have previously been interested in Diaz, with Liverpool regarding Al-Hilal's failed €100m (£87m) pursuit of Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes as setting the market rate for this summer's transfer window.

Diaz, who arrived at Anfield from Porto for £50m in January 2022, last season featured on both the left and down the centre of the attack in helping the Reds win the Premier League, contributing 17 goals and eight assists in 50 appearances in all competitions.

Liverpool are insistent he remains an important player under Arne Slot for the remainder of his contract, a fact they have communicated clearly to all interested parties.

Bayern, though, are unlikely to be deterred and will be expected to return with an improved bid.

However, the Reds will not entertain any sale during this transfer window unless they are given an offer that would be deemed impossible to turn down.

Diaz has cast doubt over his Anfield career with comments during the close season period, although he insists he would be happy to see out his contract at Liverpool.

When recently asked about where his future lies, he said: "We don’t know yet.

We’ll try to do our best and make the best decision.

"We’re in the process of negotiations, talking with the club, with Liverpool, with everyone who’s approaching us

Trying to make the best decision now."


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