Bayern Munich consider Arsenal forward if they miss out on Liverpool star

Bayern Munich are chasing Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, but will turn their attention to an Arsenal star if they cannot get their first choice.

Diaz has been pursued by both Barcelona and Bayern this summer, but neither European giant appears to have made much of a breakthrough yet.

Liverpool are not keen on selling the Colombian winger and will only do so if they receive a huge offer.

The 28-year-old has spoken openly about the possibility of leaving Anfield, but has also said he would be happy to sign a new contract with the club if they make him a good offer.

With Diaz an expensive option, Bayern are looking at other targets and their gaze has landed on Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard, reports German publication BILD.

The 30-year-old would be a significantly cheaper signing, with Arsenal reportedly happy to listen to offers for the Belgium international.

The Gunners are busy in the transfer market this summer and hope to remain that way, with deals still to be done, both in and out of the club.

Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard have all arrived already, for a total of around £70m.

Noni Madueke is expected to follow soon after from Chelsea, while a deal for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres is likely to be completed although negotiations continue.

Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera is also a target, as is Crystal Palace and England star Eberechi Eze.

If all those deals come off then Arsenal are going to have to get rid of some players to fund that level of expenditure, with Trossard one member of the squad considered expendable.

Reports suggest that Arsenal are willing to accept around £20m for the Belgian, making him available at a fraction of the price that Diaz might be.

Arsenal are also looking to get rid of other squad players including Reiss Nelson, Fabio Vieira, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior to fund their summer spending.

As for Diaz, he remains likely to stay at Anfield, but has put the ball in Liverpool’s court as he pushes for a new contract, beyond his current deal which runs until 2027.

Speaking last month of Barcelona’s interest in him, he said: ‘I’m very happy there at Liverpool, I’ve always said so. They’ve welcomed me very well.

‘We’re in contact with them [Liverpool] right now because we’re obviously talking to clubs. It’s normal.

‘The transfer market is opening, and we’re trying to arrange what’s best for us.’

When asked about renewing his contract with Liverpool, Diaz replied: ‘As I told you, I’m waiting for it to happen.

‘If Liverpool gives us a good renewal or I get the two years I need with them, I’ll be happy and content.

‘It all depends on them, I’m just here to decide and look at what’s best for us.’