The future of Luis Diaz remains very much undecided. Although the Liverpool winger flew out with the rest of the squad for the Asian pre-season tour, it remains to be seen whether he will be a Red come the end of the transfer window.
Diaz Future in Doubt as Contract Talks Stall
Luis Diaz is still a Liverpool player — for now. But with his contract running until 2027 and no breakthrough in renewal talks, the signs aren’t great.
The Colombian is believed to be asking for a wage bump to £140k–£150k per week, but new sporting director Richard Hughes is yet to budge.
As time ticks away and no agreement is reached, Liverpool are reportedly willing to sell — but only if their €100m valuation is met.
Bayern, Al-Nassr Eye Diaz Deal
Bayern Munich appear to be the frontrunners, with fresh interest surfacing daily. But don’t rule out Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, either — reports in Spain claim CR7 wants Diaz alongside him in Saudi Arabia.
Whether Diaz moves to Germany or follows the money to the Middle East, one thing is clear: Liverpool are preparing for life without him.
Who Steps In if Diaz Leaves?
If Diaz is sold this summer, Arne Slot and the recruitment team have a big decision to make.
Cody Gakpo can play on the left, but does he fit what Slot wants? Florian Wirtz has been mentioned, but he’s not a natural wide man.
Could wonderkid Rio Ngumoha get a promotion after shining in pre-season?Or will Liverpool dip back into the market for a proper replacement?
Fofana in the Frame as Talks Begin
One name now in the conversation is Malick Fofana, the exciting 20-year-old winger from Lyon. According to Caught Offside, Liverpool have already held talks with his agents.
The Belgian attacker, valued between €50m–€60m, had an impressive Ligue 1 campaign — scoring five goals and providing four assists in just 16 starts.
Fofana is attracting interest from all over Europe:
PSG, Napoli, Juventus Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle, Aston Villa But Liverpool’s pull remains strong, especially under a new era with Arne Slot at the helm. Still, no official bid has been made yet — all depends on whether Diaz leaves.