Liverpool and Bayern Munich are close to reaching a deal for Reds forward Luis Diaz, the PA news agency understands. Bayern were understood to have reopened dialogue regarding a move after having an initial offer of 67.5million euros (£59m) dismissed last week.

Liverpool left Luis Diaz out of their pre-season friendly against AC Milan amid uncertainty about his future as Bayern Munich continue their bid to sign the winger. Head coach Arne Slot decided it was best not to pick Diaz after a summer of interest in him and with the 28-year-old seemingly open to a move away from Anfield.

Arne Slot had plenty of topics to discuss after Liverpool's defeat to AC Milan on Saturday, with the Reds boss covering Luis Diaz's future and the club's transfer plans