Luis Díaz has reportedly submitted a transfer request, escalating what has already been one of Liverpool’s transfer sagas of the summer.
Despite a promising end to the 2024–25 campaign, the winger has been heavily linked with a move away from Anfield. The 28-year-old is entering the final two years of his current deal, but despite delivering one of his strongest seasons in a Liverpool shirt last season — scoring 17 goals and providing eight assists across all competitions — there’s been little progress on a contract extension.
This latest development adds a dramatic twist to an already tense stand-off. While Liverpool have so far rebuffed all approaches for the Colombian, including both Bayern and Barcelona, Díaz’s growing frustration with the club’s reluctance to commit to a new deal appears to have reached a tipping point.
According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Díaz has informed Liverpool of his desire to leave the club should an “exciting offer” arrive. The Bundesliga insider reported:
“Luis Díaz has made it clear again, according to Sky-info, that he is open to leaving Liverpool FC should a really exciting offer come. Liverpool FC was informed about this. However, they have blocked everything so far (Bayern, Barcelona, etc.)”
Reports from Colombia suggest Díaz is preparing to issue Liverpool an ultimatum: offer a new long-term contract or sanction a transfer to one of the clubs actively pursuing him. Both Barcelona and Bayern Munich are monitoring the situation closely, especially after Nico Williams signed a new long-term deal with Athletic Bilbao, effectively taking him off the market.
Díaz himself broke his silence recently acknowledging the ongoing discussions during an interview, stating:
“We’re in the process of negotiations, talking with the club, with Liverpool, with everyone who’s approaching us. This public admission only intensified speculation, and with his transfer request now confirmed, the pressure is firmly on Liverpool to make a decision.”
Despite the mounting noise, Liverpool’s stance remains firm that their left winger is not for sale. The club see him as a vital part of Arne Slot’s plans heading into the new season and believe his best years are still ahead.
However, this saga is clearly far from over. If no resolution is reached in the coming weeks, the possibility of a late-window move — especially from Barcelona or Bayern — can’t be ruled out.
For now, though, Díaz remains a Liverpool player, but the ball is now in Liverpool’s court. A new contract or a high-profile sale, one way or another, a major decision is looming for the Premier League Champions.
