Liverpool has revealed that Luis DÃaz is not for sale, as the Colombian winger is not short of suitors.
According to Sky Sports, Liverpool has formally rejected a move from Bayern Munich, who were planning to open talks with the player's camp. The Reds maintain that the former FC Porto man is not on their sales list this summer.
Recall that Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, expressed admiration for Luis DÃaz, with the Colombian being on the list of wingers they would like to sign. However, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot, in response to Deco’s comments, light-heartedly expressed his own admiration for Barcelona star winger Lamine Yamal.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool also rejected an approach from Barcelona. While the club has not officially placed DÃaz on the market, they reportedly value him at around €70 million.
Saudi side Al Nassr are also reportedly interested in DÃaz and have him at the top of their shortlist, although no formal approach has been made yet.
It is, however, not widely reported that DÃaz intends to leave Liverpool. Still, some believe his current salary—around £55,000 per week—is relatively low compared to what others at his level, and even below him, are earning.
Some believe that if Liverpool wants to keep him long-term, they will need to offer him improved wages through a new contract. Luis DÃaz's current deal runs until 2027, and as of now, there is no agreement on an extension with the Colombian. Nevertheless, Liverpool will still be hoping to keep him.
However, the club might be forced to sell to avoid another 'Trent situation'—risking a key player running down his contract and leaving on a free transfer, especially as DÃaz would be approaching the tail end of his prime by the time his contract expires.
Unlike Trent, losing DÃaz on a free transfer would count as a loss under PSR (Profit and Sustainability Rules), since he was signed for a transfer fee, unlike the other, who is homegrown.
Liverpool also do not want to enter the market in search of a replacement for DÃaz, which is one of the main reasons they are reluctant to sell, even if an offer matching their reported €70 million valuation is made.