Liverpool fans are convinced they already have an ideal replacement for Luis Diaz at Anfield after seeing their team in friendly action against AC Milan on Saturday. Arne Slot’s Reds took on Massimiliano Allegri’s Rossoneri at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park in the 12:30pm BST kick-off.

Hughes and Liverpool would be there to pounce if that is what he decides, suggesting they might not actually replace Diaz straight away. Losing a player of Diaz’s quality would be a huge blow but replacing him is not a necessity as the Reds have plenty of quality options.

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes would love to bring Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, with Rodrygo the second-choice target.

Liverpool are looking to bring in Lyon winger Malick Fofana as a potential replacement if Luis Diaz leaves for Bayern Munich, according to reports.

At present, Diaz continues to train normally and remains part of the pre-season tour. Whether Bayern’s improved offer finally matches Liverpool’s valuation remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Rodrygo will not be part of the solution.

Real Madrid's Brazil winger Rodrygo, 24, is one of the candidates to replace Luis Diaz at Liverpool should the forward leave Anfield. (Florian Plettenberg)

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has claimed that Alexander Isak will only leave Newcastle to sign for the Reds, with Luis Diaz edging closer to a move to Germany