Liverpool may be growing increasingly confident of keeping hold of Luis Diaz this summer, with Bayern Munich pursuing alternatives to the Colombian
Bayern Cooling on Diaz as Fofana Becomes a Focal Point
According to Christian Falk via The Daily Briefing, Bayern Munich still admire Luis Diaz, but they’ve now shifted focus to other targets — with Malick Fofana emerging as one name on their radar. That said, the Bundesliga giants aren’t keen on splashing big money unless it’s for someone at the very top of their game, and right now, Diaz fits that description more than Fofana.
“There are many Premier League clubs who are closer to signing Fofana than Bayern,” Falk confirmed, suggesting Diaz isn’t a top priority at this stage. He added that the Colombian is “on the long list” but not a hot topic in Munich — which is good news for Liverpool fans.
Fofana Could Be Part of the Bigger Diaz Picture
With Fofana linked to both Liverpool and Bayern, it’s hard not to see him as a potential pawn in the bigger Diaz transfer story. If Bayern go hard for Fofana, their interest in Diaz may fade. But if Liverpool push ahead for the 19-year-old Belgian, it could hint at possible succession planning behind the scenes.
For now, Arne Slot will be relieved. Diaz was involved in 18 goals across all competitions last season and remains a dangerous outlet. His work rate, pressing, and direct style are hard to replace — especially on short notice.
Premier League Clubs Lead the Fofana Chase
While Bayern hesitate, Falk says “many Premier League clubs” are well ahead in the Fofana race — and that could include Liverpool. If the Reds are pushing to sign the youngster, it might mean plans are in motion to eventually move on from Diaz. But the fact Bayern still monitor Diaz shows they’re not fully confident of getting their man just yet.
Elsewhere, Rodrygo has also been linked as a long-term Diaz replacement for Liverpool, meaning both clubs are clearly preparing for every possible scenario this window.
Liverpool Not Under Pressure to Sell
It’s worth remembering Diaz is still under contract until 2027, and Liverpool are under no pressure to sell — especially not for cheap. While reports suggest the Colombian is frustrated by certain actions from the club, that’s far from enough to trigger a sale. His wage may be lower than some teammates, but with two years left, Liverpool hold all the cards.
Bayern will need to bring serious money to the table if they want Diaz. Otherwise, the club is more than happy to have him around — and possibly even build around him — for at least another season.