Luis Diaz lined up for shock transfer as spending continues after $80M deal
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLuis DíazFormer Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is said to be being lined up for shock transfer move away from Bayern Munich, with a Saudi Pro League side supposedly keen on the ColombianBayern Munich winger Luis Diaz in action for Colombia at the World Cup.(Image: Jared C. Tilton - FIFA via Getty Images)Fresh from signing the Netherlands forward Crysencio Summerville in a transfer deal worth around $80 million (£60 million) from West Ham, Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal wants to bring in the former Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.After a strong season in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, where he starred in a forward line that also includes Harry Kane and Michael Olise, Diaz is one of the most exciting players on one of the top teams in Europe.But Al Hilal now has Diaz at the top of its list this summer, according to Gianluigi Longari.
At the age of 29 and with only two years left on his contract at the time, though, Liverpool got a good price.Rather than it being a mistake to let Diaz leave, it was an error not to adequately replace him, with Iraola's roster now looking very short of wide options even a year on.Former Liverpool star Luis Diaz has been prolific since joining Bayern Munich(Image: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)Defending the sale, Liverpool legend Steve Nicol told ESPN:" I think you’re spending the money on Alexander Isak. I mean hindsight’s dead easy isn’t it?"I'm thinking now, Diaz doing what he’s doing not just for Liverpool last year but what he’s doing for Bayern."But at the time it seemed like a very sensible and great business deal to get 70 million for a 29-year-old when you already have Gakpo, and then you bring in Wirtz and Isak.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
All the so-called experts, nobody said Liverpool are crazy, Liverpool are mad. Nobody said that at all."Liverpool.com says: Diaz leaving Bayern Munich after just one stellar year would be a big shame.