Liverpool reject Bayern Munich approach for Luis Diaz

Liverpool reject Bayern Munich approach for Luis Diaz; German champions have been told winger is not for sale and talks have gone no further since; Reds also rejected interest in Diaz from Barcelona earlier in the window; the 28-year-old has two years left on his Liverpool deal

Max Eberl, Bayern's sporting director, has been told the 28-year-old is not for sale, and discussions have gone no further since.

It is the second time this summer the Reds have rejected interest in the forward, having issued the same message to Barcelona earlier in the window.

Liverpool will not entertain any approaches for the Colombian, who has also been of interest to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr this summer.

Liverpool executives view Diaz as pivotal for the coming seasons.

Diaz was a key part of Liverpool's Premier League title win last season as he scored 13 goals and provided five assists.

The forward moved to Anfield from Porto in January 2022 in a deal worth up to £49m.

He has scored 41 goals in 148 appearances across all competitions for Liverpool, winning the Premier League, the FA Cup and two League Cups.

Diaz, who has two years left on his deal, has previously said he is happy to see out the remainder of his contract at Liverpool.

Speaking while away with Colombia on international duty last month, Diaz said: "I'm very, very happy in Liverpool. From day one, they've made me feel really welcome.

"Right now we're in contact with them because we're speaking with [other] clubs. It's normal, the market is open, and we're trying to sort out what's best for us.

"I am just waiting to see what happens. If Liverpool doesn't make a good offer, I still have two years left with them, I would be happy and content to stay there.

"And that's it, everything depends on them obviously, it's up to me to decide what's best for us and the future."