Bayern Munich lodge bid for Luis Diaz

Bayern Munich are accelerating their chase for Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, according to multiple sources in England and Germany, and the Bundesliga champions have now placed a concrete offer on the Anfield table.

Bayern Munich step up their pursuit of Diaz

The Rekordmeister have been monitoring Diaz since his Porto days, but the Colombian’s blistering adaptation to Premier League football has convinced the Bavarian board that he can refresh an attack which struggled for consistency in the first half of the season. Sporting director Christoph Freund is believed to have contacted Liverpool’s hierarchy this week, signalling Bayern’s willingness to negotiate immediately rather than wait until the summer window.

Financial details of the opening proposal

Initial figures discussed hover around €70 million (£60 m), a fee that would match Liverpool’s original outlay when they signed Diaz in January 2022 and still hand the Merseysiders a healthy profit due to add-ons already triggered. Bayern feel the price is justified given the 27-year-old’s proven output—18 goals and 14 assists in 69 Liverpool appearances—and his versatility across both flanks.

Why Thomas Tuchel wants the Colombian

Tuchel has openly lamented the lack of one-v-one dribblers in his squad after the departures of Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry’s recent injury woes. Diaz, renowned for explosive acceleration and relentless pressing, fits the manager’s blueprint for wide forwards who can hug the touchline or cut inside to overload central spaces. With Leroy Sané yet to extend his contract beyond 2025, Bayern view Diaz as both competition and potential replacement.

Competition from Barcelona and Premier League stance

Barcelona have tracked Diaz for months, but chronic financial constraints limit their spending power. Xavi’s admiration is no secret, yet Bayern’s immediate liquidity places them firmly in pole position. Liverpool, meanwhile, are reluctant sellers. Jürgen Klopp values Diaz’s work rate and character; however, Liverpool’s recruitment department is planning a midfield overhaul and may sanction a sale if Bayern’s bid rises toward €80 m.

Contract situation and player’s perspective

Diaz is tied to Liverpool until 2027 and earns roughly £120,000 per week—well below Bayern’s top salary bracket. Sources close to the Colombian suggest he is flattered by interest from the Allianz Arena, particularly the chance to compete for Bundesliga titles and a fresh Champions League challenge, but he remains fully committed to Liverpool while negotiations continue.

How Bayern could line up with Diaz

A front three of Sané (right), Harry Kane (central) and Diaz (left) would provide balance, pace and clinical finishing. Tuchel could also deploy Diaz as an inverted right winger, allowing Alphonso Davies to bomb forward from left-back and create numerical superiority in midfield.

Bayern Munich in the wider transfer context

The German giants have already agreed a deal for Granada’s 18-year-old defender Bryan Zaragoza for next season and extended Eric Dier’s short-term contract, signalling an aggressive recruitment strategy. Securing Diaz would underline Bayern’s intent to regain European dominance after last year’s quarter-final exit.

Liverpool’s potential replacements

Should Diaz leave, Liverpool have earmarked PSV’s Johan Bakayoko and Athletic Club’s Nico Williams. Both are younger and would fit the club’s age-profile policy while freeing funds for midfield reinforcements. Klopp, however, insists no departures will be sanctioned unless suitable replacements are lined up.

Opinion: Diaz deal makes sense for all parties

From a tactical standpoint, Bayern Munich gain a direct, hard-working winger who perfectly complements Kane’s penalty-box prowess, while Diaz receives a starring role in a title-winning side. Liverpool could recycle the funds into areas of greater need. Provided the fee climbs closer to €80 million, the transfer feels like smart business rather than mere opportunism.