First and foremost, it was Luis Diaz who initially voiced his discontent. Some would say justifiably so – his net salary of just under €2 million per season doesn’t even place him among the highest-paid substitutes at the club. A figure that doesn’t reflect his on-pitch influence. But that’s the contract he signed and agreed to. Although he publicly called for a pay raise, Liverpool showed no intention of renegotiating.Then came the tragic news of Diogo Jota’s death.🚨 Liverpool fans are deeply disappointed with Luis Díaz after he chose to attend a private party with influencers in Colombia instead of Diogo Jota’s funeral.(Source: @sport) pic.twitter.com/HozFwtoVTa— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 6, 2025 Diaz was one of the few Liverpool players who did not attend Jota’s funeral in Portugal. Instead, he was seen in his native Colombia enjoying himself with local influencers. What’s more, he didn’t seem to mind that photos and videos of his leisure time surfaced during a period of immense grief for the Reds. To say it was inappropriate would be an understatement. He offered no explanation, unlike, for instance, Joao Cancelo and Ruben Neves, who flew in from the United States to pay their respects.What made matters even worse was Jota’s kindness toward Diaz. When the Colombian was still playing for Porto, he rented Jota’s house. Although their rental agreement was valid until the end of 2022, Jota forgave Diaz six months of rent when the Colombian moved to Liverpool in January. And when Diaz’s father was kidnapped, Jota was the first to show public support, celebrating a goal while holding Diaz’s jersey. In the end, the Colombian didn’t show even the slightest dignity toward his tragically deceased teammate.When Luis Diaz was dealing with the kidnapping of his father by the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, known as ELN.Diogo Jota was there to honor Diaz by holding up his shirt after scoring, in a sign of support.An incredible teammate and human ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZQO9NaTGLD— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 4, 2025 Unsurprisingly, the episode left a bitter taste in the Liverpool dressing room. Teammates are said to be deeply disappointed by Diaz’s behavior, and fans are furious. Liverpool is where such conduct is not easily forgiven. Many supporters are now eager to see the back of him, which suits Diaz just fine. Through his agents, he’s already been in talks with both Barcelona and Bayern Munich, holding parallel negotiations – it’s simply a matter of who will pay more.##NAJAVA_MECA_9004851##The Bavarians have been actively seeking attacking reinforcements. Initially, their sights were set on Florian Wirtz, but following Jamal Musiala’s serious injury, the need for a player of Diaz’s profile has become urgent. According to Bild, Bayern have already reached a personal agreement with the Colombian, with negotiations with Liverpool up next. The Reds are reportedly holding firm on a price tag of €80 million, while Bayern hope to seal the deal for around €70 million. Diaz is believed to have been offered a net salary of €10 million.Jota’s death is extremely difficult to accept, admits Mo SalahBarcelona, meanwhile, remain very much in the picture. Diaz has reportedly given positive signals and expressed a strong desire to join the Catalan giants. While Nico Williams was Barca’s primary target, his recent contract renewal with Athletic Bilbao has redirected their focus toward Diaz. Sporting director Deco received a personal promise that Diaz would do everything in his power to play for Barca, thus fulfilling a childhood dream. Liverpool will pay out the remaining two years of Jota’s contract to his familyReportedly, he’s even willing to wait for the club to sort out its ongoing registration issues due to financial constraints. Barcelona can match Bayern’s salary offer, but meeting Liverpool’s transfer demands will be far more difficult. As a backup, the club is still keeping tabs on Marcus Rashford, who has been offered to them for months.##NAJAVA_MECA_9004563##
