Liverpool risks repeating Luis Diaz transfer mistake as fresh exit talks ramp up

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool is considering the future of several stars in the team, with the stance on one key exit coming across as similar to Luis Diaz's transfer exit last summerLiverpool's stance on Cody Gakpo is similar to the previous stance on Luis Diaz(Image: (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images))Soccer is a brutal business at times, not least when it comes to the transfer market. Liverpool know all about that over the past year, both in the challenges of buying and selling.Last summer's record-breaking transfer window saw the Reds spend big on new arrivals to try and keep a tight grip on the Premier League title after winning it the season prior, while there were some notable exits too.This summer, for comparison, couldn't be any more different.

Only two deals have been completed so far, with only Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz making their way to Anfield so far. While talks are ongoing for a deal to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG, any move beyond that from Liverpool could depend on funds raised elsewhere in the team before switching to other targets.One of those linked with an exit is Cody Gakpo.

The winger continues to attract attention from Tottenham, as the North London club looks to bolster the frontline.As things stand, reports claim that Liverpool is not planning for the sale of the Dutch winger, but could accept an exit if a huge offer is put on the table.It's a stance that many may be familiar with, as it's the same one that the Reds set out when it came to the future of Luis Diaz last summer.Luis Diaz has made a decision over his Bayern Munich future. (Image: Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)Bayern Munich's interest in the winger had left Liverpool unwilling to negotiate an exit, but once the potential figure started to climb in discussions, that stance soon changed to allow for him to leave.An $88 million package was agreed, which helped fund other business, but left the Reds weaker up front when the season came about.Diaz has since excelled at Bayern, scoring 26 goals and assisting 23 times over the previous campaign to show Liverpool exactly what the team was missing.With a similar stance being placed on Gakpo, there is a risk that the same thing happens if he moves to Tottenham and starts to show a more consistent threat for the team.At 27, the winger is entering his peak and remains one of the only winger options available to Andoni Iraola, who has some extensive experience in the Premier League.If Liverpool loses Gakpo, then the team will have to enter the market once again to assess the players who could make an impact moving forward.Considering how expensive the Premier League market is, it would likely be a promising youngster from another league on the cards, which comes with far less guarantees and perhaps more regret for the Reds.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCLuis DíazCody Gakpo