LIVERPOOL are set to bank an extra £65million for their Alexander Isak fund after Bayern Munich agreed to sign Luis Diaz.
The Reds winger told Arne Slot earlier this summer that he wanted to explore a move away from Anfield.
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Diaz, 28, is in Asia with Liverpool on their pre-season tour but was left out of the squad for their friendly against AC Milan.
Slot later confirmed that the forward had been left out due to speculation over his future.
And now Liverpool have given Diaz permission to leave the tour after agreeing a deal with Bayern.
The Premier League champion’s twice failed in attempts to convince Diaz into signing a new deal.
The sale, with Darwin Nunez also expected to leave this summer, will help raise funds for the Premier League champions to continue their incredible spending spree.
Liverpool have already spent £201m since winning the title, including a club-record £100m deal for Florian Wirtz, who was a target for Bayern.
Despite also landing French striker Hugo Ekitike, an audacious move for Isak cannot be ruled out.
The £120m-rated Swede has been left out of Newcastle’s pre-season tour to Singapore having also been sent home from their training camp in Scotland.
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Isak, who scored 23 Premier League goals last season, has informed the Magpies of his desire to move this summer.
However, Eddie Howe and the Saudi Arabian owners are digging their heels in and insist their star man is not for sale.
Liverpool, though, are considering testing that resolve with a bid and will be in a stronger position with Diaz sold.
Vincent Kompany wanted to add a forward following Thomas Muller’s departure and Jamal Musiala’s horrific leg and ankle break during the Club World Cup.
Diaz was a target for Barcelona before they landed Marcus Rashford, while the German giants had already seen one bid rejected.
While Liverpool are still exploring forward options, Slot has insisted he is happy with his three centre-backs after Jarrell Quansah was sold to Bayer Leverkusen.
The Reds hold an interest in Marc Guehi but have not lodged a formal approach for the Crystal Palace captain.
Slot said: “I don’t think we have a concern at centre-back.
“In terms of depth? I think Ryan [Gravenberch] showed against Milan that he can play in that position.
“He did it last season as well. Although we all know we favour him as a No 6. Wata [Endo] can play there. Joe Gomez only has a minor injury.”
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