Luis Diaz has informed Liverpool that he wants to leave Anfield this summer amid growing interest from Bayern Munich and Barcelona. Despite having two years remaining on his contract, Diaz has made clear his desire to move on, creating uncertainty around his future at the club.

Bayern Munich have submitted a formal bid of approximately £58.5-59 million (€67.5 million) for Diaz, which Liverpool promptly rejected. The Reds are valuing Diaz at over €100 million (£86-100 million) and have no plans to sell the Colombian winger this summer. Liverpool officials have communicated their firm stance of not engaging in transfer discussions regarding Diaz with Bayern or Barcelona.

Bayern have been aggressively pursuing Diaz as a top target to bolster their attack, especially after losing Leroy Sane. Reports suggest Diaz has agreed personal terms with Bayern should a transfer be completed, and the Bavarian club may increase their offer to around €60 million (£51.6 million) plus bonuses. However, this is still considered unlikely to meet Liverpool's valuation or their reluctance to sell.

Diaz’s impressive performances last season, where he scored 17 goals across competitions, have made him a valuable asset for Liverpool. Although he was rested during a recent pre-season match, this was not related to his transfer situation. The Colombian international reportedly has a gentleman’s agreement to consider leaving if a fee around £69 million is met, but Liverpool remain firm in their intention to keep him for the upcoming season.

Luis Diaz 'tells Liverpool he wants to leave' as Bayern Munich make £58.6m transfer offer - which is immediately rejected	Luis Diaz tells Liverpool he 'wants to leave' but Reds reject massive transfer offer	David Ornstein shares how much Liverpool want for Luis Diaz after rejecting official bid from Bayern Munich

The wider transfer saga highlights the tension between Diaz’s wish to leave and Liverpool’s determination to hold onto a key player, especially given the attacker's high level of impact on the squad's performance. The coming weeks will be crucial as Bayern and Barcelona continue to assess their options in the transfer market, while Liverpool seek to maintain squad stability.

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