Luis Diaz's Bayern deal moves €100m transfer closer

Liverpool completed a deal earlier this week which sees Luis Diaz join Bayern Munich for around £65m.

The Colombian winger’s contract was ticking down - set to expire in 2027 - and so Richard Hughes took the decision to let him go.

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Arne Slot’s squad is well covered in the left-wing area despite the loss of Diaz. Cody Gakpo performs best on the left side of attack and Rio Ngumoha looks set to receive significant minutes in that sector next season.

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Don’t forget Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike either. Those two former Bundesliga stars are multifaceted attackers - who Liverpool decision-makers see as potential solutions on the left side.

Mac Allister upset over Diaz sale

You can add the proceeds of Diaz’s £65m sale to the Bavarians to the cash pile being readied for a SECOND bid for Alexander Isak too.

In short, this transfer has plenty of upsides - even if Liverpool must find 13 Premier League goals from someone else next season.

All is rosy in the garden? Not quite.

Because now a report comes in from Spain which suggests Alexis Mac Allister is dismayed at the sale of his fellow South American.

Mac Allister, 26, posted on social media earlier this week that he was in tears following Diaz’s departure. And now Defensa Central claims that the Argentina World Cup winner is considering his future at the club.

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“The Argentine is very upset with the sale of Luis Diaz, whom he considered his brother at Liverpool,” the report states.

Now it must be borne in mind that this outlet is very much biased towards Real Madrid. And if they spot an opportunity to send a transfer target towards the Bernabeu then they will take it.

It’s been reported that Mac Allister is a favourite of Xabi Alonso - and he was just as admired by previous Madrid coaching incumbent Carlo Ancelotti.

Madrid are certainly sniffing around and are still in need of a proper successor Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.

Macca 'irritated'

Mac Allister is set for a revamped role next season, adds the publication, where he will be expected to do the legwork in midfield and give a platform to Florian Wirtz.

“This is a source of irritation that could even make him reconsider his future,” the report mentions. “As he will now have to work to make Florian Wirtz shine, something he is not very excited about, and this could help force him to leave Anfield to wear white.”

Let’s see how this one plays out. Liverpool right now is the place to be.

But if contract talks look difficult for a player whose deal expires in 2028 then we may see the Reds make a compromise and sell him to Madrid for top dollar - with his valuation said to be around €100m.

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