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Bayern Munich plan to sign Luis Diaz from Liverpool as Premier League champions close in on Hugo Ekitike transfer - Paper Round
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Updated 19/07/2025 at 08:21 GMT+1
Bayern Munich believe they will be able to sign Liverpool winger Luis Diaz when the Premier League champions buy Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, while Jack Grealish may leave Manchester City on loan. Elsewhere, Arsenal are poised to win the race for Salford City striker Will Wright, and Manchester United are keen on goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
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Bayern confident over Diaz
With Liverpool pursuing Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, Bayern Munich believe they will be able to land Luis Diaz.
The German giants think that a hefty transfer fee for Ekitike means that Liverpool will have to raise funds by selling the Colombian.
The Mirror claims: "Bayern Munich are confident of signing Luis Diaz, despite Liverpool rejecting their first offer for the winger. The Reds turned down an offer of £58.6 million for Diaz on Tuesday, but know the Colombia international wants to leave the club.
"Frankfurt rejected a bid of £70m from Newcastle for Ekitike, but Liverpool believe they can sign him for a fee slightly higher than that because the Frenchman prefers a move to Anfield. But that transfer could see Diaz depart for Bayern.
"Diaz has already agreed terms with Bayern and is keen to follow in the footsteps of Sadio Mane and move on two years before his contract is due to expire.
"Bayern reportedly believe that, once Ekitike is through the door, Liverpool will be forced to balance the books by selling Diaz."
Grealish wanted by several clubs
Jack Grealish is expected to leave Manchester City in the summer transfer window, and three clubs are mentioned as potential destinations.
West Ham, Napoli and Everton are all mentioned by The Telegraph, which suggests Grealish may leave on a loan deal.
The paper reports: "Grealish has attracted interest from the Premier League and overseas. Figures at West Ham United have discussed a loan move for the former Aston Villa captain, but an offer may depend on the future of Lucas Paqueta and the opinion of head coach Graham Potter.
"Napoli manager Antonio Conte likes Grealish and wants to sign a left-sided attacker, but the player’s salary would be an issue for the Italian club and Napoli also have other targets.
"Napoli have already signed Grealish’s former City team-mate Kevin De Bruyne. Everton have been linked with an ambitious loan offer."
Arsenal beat Liverpool to striker
Arsenal are set to win the race for Salford City’s 17-year-old striker, Will Wright.
He had been linked with Liverpool, but the Daily Star believes Mikel Arteta’s side made a larger offer.
The paper explains: "The Reds were leading the pack to sign Will Wright from Salford City after tabling an offer to the League Two outfit.
"Wright has been turning heads at Manchester City, Brentford, Leicester City and Burnley with his goal-scoring prowess.
"The towering 6ft 3in striker netted over 50 goals across all levels for Salford last season and has been on a roll in pre-season.
"However, Liverpool have now conceded defeat in the chase for the 17-year-old hotshot as Arsenal have outbid them."
United want keeper Lammens
After an injury to Andre Onana, Manchester United are said to be keen on Senne Lammens.
The Royal Antwerp goalkeeper is valued at around £17m, and could follow Bryan Mbeumo through the entrance door at Old Trafford.
The Express writes: "United have stepped up their interest in Royal Antwerp stopper Senne Lammens, who could be available for around £17m.
"Ruben Amorim undoubtedly requires player sales to address the remaining issues in his squad, though, with five stars being pushed towards the exit door.
"Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia are training away from the Portuguese head coach's main group as they explore exits."
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