Bayern Munich forward Luis Díaz has described his move to Germany as a "big gamble" and said he discussed the transfer with Liverpool's Florian Wirtz before leaving Anfield. Díaz joined the German champions in a £65.

“The move was inspired by Jan-Christian Dreesen, who had leaned on his connection from the Luis Díaz negotiations with Richard Hughes to discreetly enquire whether Liverpool might consider a loan. Liverpool did not dismiss the suggestion outright, and Bayern, misreading hesitation for opportunity, convinced themselves there was a path forward.

Bayern Munich have endured a frustrating summer in the transfer market, repeatedly failing to land their top targets. Their high-profile pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz collapsed when the 22-year-old opted for Liverpool,

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“The football world is hard,” Gravenberch Sr. said. “And people in that world are too. A lot was said about him, but people forgot this was a young boy of 21. The whole Bayern Munich adventure never worked out like he expected. He was working really hard, but he was never given a chance to shine.

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However, you have to feel that Rodrygo would choose Liverpool or Man City if they stepped up their interest and Spanish outlet Fichajes claims the Reds have ‘burst onto the scene’ to ‘enter the bidding’ for the talented winger. The report adds:

Dietmar Hamann has criticised Bayern Munich for their decision to spend big on signing Luis Diaz, adding that Liverpool are 'laughing' at the deal.

Liverpool have reportedly held internal discussions over using Federico Chiesa as a makeweight in a deal for Alexander Isak. The Merseysiders have yet to make a breakthrough in negotiations for the Sweden international. That’s despite the 25-year-old having kicked up a very public fuss over ‘broken promises’ at Newcastle.

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