FC Bayern may face a surprise transfer bid this coming winter. Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly eyeing Luis Díaz. The top French club is looking to bolster its offense and has apparently identified the Colombian national team player as its top target.
According to the Colombian website Areacucuta, PSG is actively pursuing a deal to sign the 29-year-old. This comes in the wake of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s serious injury. The Georgian attacker is out for an extended period with a torn cruciate ligament, leaving a gap in the French champions’ attack.
Officials in Paris apparently want to address this as early as January. Díaz is said to be at the top of their wish list. According to the report, PSG would even be willing to dig deep into their pockets for the Bayern star. A transfer fee of over 70 million euros is being discussed. Bayern themselves paid 70 million euros for the winger just under 1.5 years ago.
PSG isn’t deterred by Díaz’s injury
This interest is particularly noteworthy given the Colombian’s current health situation. Díaz is currently sidelined with a torn muscle and is temporarily unavailable to FC Bayern.
Nevertheless, the attacking player is reportedly still a top candidate for Paris Saint-Germain. The French club apparently sees him as a suitable replacement to make up for Kvaratskhelia’s absence.
Díaz has plenty of international experience and has proven his qualities both in the Premier League and with the German record champions.
For FC Bayern, an early departure by Díaz is out of the question. The Colombian is one of the key offensive players in Vincent Kompany’s system and is a fixture on the left wing in particular.
On top of that, the Munich club is already struggling with several injury-related absences in the offense. A sale in the middle of the season would further exacerbate the personnel situation.
Díaz isn’t thinking about leaving Bayern
Díaz himself isn’t considering a transfer either. According to information from Areacucuta, Díaz is fully focused on his recovery and his return to the field with FC Bayern.
His contract situation also argues against a departure anytime soon. The Colombian is under contract with the German record champions through June 30, 2029.
This puts Munich in a comfortable negotiating position. Even if PSG were to come forward with a lucrative offer, Bayern would be under no pressure to sell.