Liverpool’s third‑largest sale ever came in January 2011, when they sold Fernando Torres to Chelsea for £50 million, making it their third-highest fee received to date.
🔄 Luis Díaz & the Bayern Munich Transfer Saga
1. Transfer Offers and Valuations
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Bayern Munich have formally offered between €52m (£44.8–51.6m) and €67.5m (£58.5m), all of which have been rejected by Liverpool.
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Liverpool’s internal valuation sits around £86m (€100m), and some reports suggest they’d only consider selling for €80–85m under a “gentleman’s agreement” with the player.
2. Player Position
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Luis Díaz (28) has signaled to Liverpool that he expects either a contract extension or a move this summer; he would accept a transfer if his valuation threshold is met.
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Bayern reportedly believe he would favor joining them if terms can be agreed upon, though Liverpool insists he is not for sale at present.
3. The Deal Gap
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So far there’s a €20m gap between Liverpool’s asking price and Bayern’s “pain threshold” of around €60m fixed fee plus add-ons.
4. Where Things Stand
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As of mid–July 2025, Liverpool has rejected two bids and maintains no intention to sell unless Bayern or another club meet their valuation. Talks may continue if Bayern increases their offer toward the €80–85m range
✅ Summary Table
| Topic | Status |
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| Third‑largest sale for Liverpool | Fernando Torres → Chelsea for £50 million (January 31, 2011) |
| Luis Díaz initial move to Liverpool | £37.5 million + £12.5 million add-ons in January 2022 |
| Bayern’s latest offers | €52m to €67.5m (£44.8–58.5m) — all rejected |
| Liverpool’s valuation | Around £86m (€100m); likely to sell only for €80–85m |
| Player’s position | Díaz wants contract or transfer; open to move if fee acceptable |
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Fernando Torres’s £50m move to Chelsea remains Liverpool’s third-highest sale ever.
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The Luis Díaz transfer to Bayern is far from complete: the fee on the table doesn’t match Liverpool’s valuation, and the club has held firm—though the player reportedly wants the move.
If you’d like a breakdown of Liverpool’s top‑two sales, or a look at what might happen next in the Díaz saga, I’d be happy to help.