Liverpool forwards Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz have been left out of the matchday squad for the Reds' pre-season friendly against AC Milan on Saturday. Both Diaz and Nunez have been strongly linked with a move away from Anfield this summer.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has left both Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz out of his matchday squad for Saturday’s pre-season friendly against AC Milan.

With Liverpool planning a British record bid for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, they are ready to sell Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich.

Liverpool are being heavily linked with Alexander Isak as the Newcastle star considers his future whilst Luis Diaz's next move is unclear with Bayern Munich ramping up their efforts to sign him

Liverpool fans were stunned this week by reports emerging from Colombia, via Antena 2, explaining why Luis Díaz is open to leaving Anfield this summer. Despite his growing importance under Arne Slot, Díaz appears to be seeking a move away, having already agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich.

Diaz’s father, Luis Manuel Diaz, has been held since Saturday when he and his wife, Cilenis Marulanda, were kidnapped by armed men on motorcycles at a gas station in Barrancas.

Liverpool have been backed to sell Luis Diaz, Harvey Elliott and Darwin Nunez in order to land Alexander Isak from Newcastle.

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.