The transfer market never rests and one of the summer's biggest bombs has a name of its own: Luis Díaz. The Colombian winger has entered the radar of several European giants, but the first formal move has surprised everyone: Bayern Munich. The Bavarians have submitted an offer of €52 million ($56.7 million) for the current Liverpool player.
According to English and German media, the Bavarian side wants to take advantage of the Colombian's contract situation and the internal changes at Anfield. With Jürgen Klopp out of the dugout and the arrival of Arne Slot last season, the future of several players is uncertain. Among them is the former Porto player, who could move on if the right price is reached.
Liverpool hasn't closed the door, but it has set a minimum price to negotiate his departure. The Anfield club would be willing to let the Colombian winger leave if the offer reaches €80 million ($87.7 million). For now, the €52 million ($56.7 million) offered by Bayern is far from that figure, although the deal remains open.
Bayern makes a strong move
Bayern's interest isn't new; the German champion is looking for a winger with dribbling, speed, and goal-scoring ability, Luis Díaz fits that profile perfectly. In addition, his experience in European competitions makes him a safe bet to strengthen the Allianz Arena attack. The Munich board believes it can convince the player with a competitive project and a very attractive salary.
However, there's another major player in this story: Barcelona is also closely monitoring Luis Díaz's situation. Deco, the sporting director of the Catalan side, keeps the Colombian's name on his list of priorities. He knows this isn't an easy deal, but he doesn't want to give up. He believes his arrival could raise the team's attacking level and make a difference in key matches.
Lucho always wanted to play for Barça
Luis Díaz has always expressed his admiration for Spanish soccer and has even shown interest in Barça in past interviews. The Guajiro believes that playing at Camp Nou would fulfill one of his dreams as a professional. His playing style would fit with the philosophy of the Catalan side and would bring strong imbalance on the wing, something that was missing at certain points last season.
The main obstacle for Barça remains Financial Fair Play. As of today, it can't match Bayern's financial proposal. Deco is working patiently. The club hopes to close some key sales that will allow it to free up salary space and pursue major signings.
In any case, Bayern's offer for Luis Díaz has already set off all the alarms. Liverpool knows the bidding is just beginning. The Colombian is one of the most desired wingers on the market and his name promises to be at the center of one of the summer's biggest transfer sagas.