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The 28-year-old feels promises have been broken regarding plans to present enhanced terms, and while he acknowledged during international duty in June that he would prefer to remain on Merseyside, where he has established roots with his partner Gera and their children, the absence of advancement on a fresh contract has irritated the winger to the extent that he was openly disclosing he was also in conversations with other clubs while on international duty last month.

He said: "We are currently in contact with Liverpool, because we are talking to clubs, and that's normal given the transfer market that's opening.

We're talking to clubs, it's normal in the market, and we're looking at what's best for us.



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Now it's up to them."

While Barcelona, according to one source, would represent "Lucho's dream," there has consistently been doubt at Anfield regarding the Spanish club's capacity to meet anything close to what would be necessary for decision makers to soften its current firm position that Diaz remains unavailable this summer.

Sporting director Deco, who maintains a friendship with Diaz's representative, has repeatedly expressed his appreciation for the player, but the club's now almost yearly financial struggles have led it to pursue a loan deal for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford instead, forcing the Reds star to explore other avenues for what he desires.

With two years left on his deal at 28 years old, Liverpool has consistently projected confidence, even when the winger delivered his finest season as a Reds player last term to help them secure the title.

It's believed that he earns around £140,000 per week ($188,100), which was the standard rate for key first-team members when he joined at the start of 2022.

The question of whether Diaz deserves a pay raise depends entirely on your perspective of his performance since joining Liverpool.

Diaz certainly believes he's earned it, which has led to the current situation where Liverpool is in talks with Bayern.

Liverpool was initially puzzled by the rumors surrounding Diaz's future in early June.

However, this is likely attributed to the inherent determination that defines how Diaz approaches the game, and it's becoming evident now that an exit from Anfield is the preferred result for the player and his representatives.

Liverpool, therefore, might now discover itself facing a decision or two
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