The Brazilian winger is seen as a top target by Arne Slot, especially after Diaz’s departure. While Liverpool have already spent big this summer, their transfer business isn’t slowing down. Now, the focus is on finding the right player to replace Diaz — and Rodrygo fits the mold.

Liverpool outcast Federico Chiesa has reportedly firmed up his stance on whether to leave Anfield this summer. The winger found first-team action hard to come by last season but his chances of being given more responsibility by Arne Slot could be about to go up, with Luis Diaz on his way to Bayern Munich.

His defensive attributes and work-rate are also evidenced by the fact he won possession in the final third on 22 occasions, more than any other Liverpool player relative to their time spent on the pitch. He will certainly be a loss if and when his move to the Bundesliga goes through.

In the second half Milan pulled away with Ruben Loftus-Cheek scoring and a double from Noah Okafor off the bench caught out the Reds. Cody Gakpo was on the scoresheet for Liverpool in stoppage time as new signing Hugo Ekitike looked on from sidelines.

Hugo Ekitike versatility at Liverpool could provide escape route for Luis Diaz - The Reds have maintained they do not want to sell the Colombian forward.

Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz have reacted to a new message from Kostas Tsimikas amid uncertainty around the trio's future at Liverpool.

Liverpool consider Rodrygo as possible Luis Diaz replacement, Alexander Isak wants £350,000 to sign new deal at Newcastle, Granit Xhaka agrees move to Sunderland, plus more.

The reliable Liverpool FC reporter has made a startling claim about the Premier League champions’ interest in the Brazilian amid fears that the Colombian star could leave