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There must have been at least some sense of relief at Liverpool when Luis Diaz’s transfer to Bayern Munich was agreed.

There’s no doubt the Reds didn’t want to lose such a talented player, but Diaz had become an awkward and slightly messy situation for the club.

With other expensive irons in fire, the fee from Diaz can also be distributed into strengthening Arne Slot’s squad.

Having held off Diaz’s exit over the last year, the Reds finally relented when Bayern offered what they felt was a fair market value for the player.

On Sunday, Diaz was given permission to leave the club’s pre-season camp in Japan.

Yet, it’s a transfer that doesn’t come without its downsides.

Diaz missed just two Premier League matches last season, and only Mohamed Salah made more appearances across all competitions.

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He offers a unique opportunity for the Premier League champions, and his unexpected availability could alter the Reds’ transfer plans even if they just signed a new No

In fact, most view it as a priority over the coming weeks, given that Slot only has two senior options available.

The two parallel transfer narratives do put a slightly different sheen on Diaz’s exit