Liverpool REJECT Luis Diaz approach from another European giant after Barcelona’s failed pursuit… as Premier League champions issue hands-off warning for Colombian star

Liverpool have rejected an strategy for Luis Diaz from Bundesliga titans Bayern Munich, and haven’t any intention to promote him.

Colombian ahead Diaz has been repeatedly linked with a transfer away from Anfield, to each Saudi Arabia and Catalan facet Barcelona, regardless of underlining that he’s ‘very, very joyful at Liverpool’.

Equally, Liverpool have made it very clear that their versatile star just isn’t on the market when Barca got here calling – as reported in Mail Sport’s Switch Confidential column – and have now accomplished the identical for Bayern.

The German champions’ chief Max Eberl is reported to have made contact with the Reds, solely to be informed that the 28-year-old wouldn’t be leaving Anfield.

The versatile Diaz made 50 appearances throughout all competitions final season, scoring 17 targets and offering eight assists, at a contribution fee of 1 purpose or help each two video games.

Reviews earlier this week had recommended that the left winger had been added to Bayern’s shortlist of reinforcements in that place following the departure of Leroy Sane on a free.

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona had additionally seen an strategy for the Colombian star rejected this week

Diaz helped Liverpool to win the Premier League with 25 contributions in 50 video games all season

Additionally on that checklist had been thought to have been Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola and Athletic Membership’s Nico Williams, additionally of curiosity to Arsenal.

Nevertheless, in a blow to the Bundesliga titans, when addressing his future whereas on worldwide responsibility, Diaz stated: ‘I am very, very joyful in Liverpool. From day one, they’ve made me really feel actually welcome.

‘Proper now we’re involved with them as a result of we’re talking with [other] golf equipment. It is regular, the market is open, and we’re making an attempt to kind out what’s finest for us.

‘I’m simply ready to see what occurs. If Liverpool does not make an excellent provide, I nonetheless have two years left with them, I’d be joyful and content material to remain there. And that is it, all the pieces is dependent upon them clearly, it is as much as me to determine what’s finest for us.’

Beneath contract till 2027, Diaz has not been formally provided an extension, and he may slip behind Florian Wirtz within the pecking order subsequent season following his £116million arrival from Bayer Leverkusen.

Earlier reviews indicated that Barcelona noticed an strategy rebuffed this month, whereas Saudi Professional League outfit Al Nassr have additionally been credited with an curiosity.

Diaz is alleged to have been open to becoming a member of the LaLiga membership, believing that is the proper time for a brand new chapter after three-and-a-half profitable campaigns on Merseyside.

Spanish newspaper SPORT stated Diaz’s asking value sits at round £51m – a valuation that Barcelona are unlikely to succeed in regardless of him being a prime goal.