Liverpool and Bayern Munich are reportedly both optimistic that an agreement will be reached for Luis Diaz to move between the clubs this summer. The Bundesliga champions had a bid worth £58.5million rejected last week, but are expected to return with an offer closer to the Reds’ valuation.

Luis Diaz is hoping that Bayern Munich make Liverpool a second offer they can't refuse after telling the club that he wants to leave in the summer transfer window

Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. Arne Slot's side are putting the finishing touches on a second bid - believed to be £78million plus add-ons - for the 23-year-old.