Bayern Munich could beat Barcelona to the signing of Liverpool forward Luis Diaz this summer after the Bundesliga club struck an agreement on personal terms. Diaz is yet to negotiate a fresh deal with the English champions and has reportedly assured Bayern Munich officials that he would consider moving to Germany in the summer.
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Bayern could beat Barca to sign DiazBayern got verbal confirmation from DiazColombian forward could snub Liverpool's contract offerFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to the , the reigning German champions have made significant progress in their pursuit of Diaz over the weekend as they got in touch with the Colombian international, who reportedly assured the club about a possible move to the Bundesliga.
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Bayern are determined to sign a left-sided forward after Leroy Sane left the club to join Galatasaray. Kingsley Coman's future at Allianz Arena remains uncertain, while Serge Gnabry has entered the final 12 months of his contract. Bayern, at one point, had shown interest in Nico Williams but the Spaniard signed a new long-term deal at Athletic Club last week.
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Barcelona are also in the transfer race for Diaz and have reportedly made the winger their number one priority after missing out on Williams. has reported that the 28-year-old has made a move to the Blaugrana a priority and is ready to snub a new contract offer from the Reds.
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For now, Diaz will report back to Anfield later this week before the reigning Premier League champions begin their pre-season preparations.
