Hugo Ekitike versatility at Liverpool could provide escape route for Luis Diaz

New Liverpool signing Hugo Ekitike’s admission he wants to be a multi-functional forward could have implications for the future of Luis Diaz.

The PA news agency understands Bayern Munich have returned to discussions with the Premier League champions having had an initial offer of €67.5 million euro dismissed 10 days ago.

Liverpool have maintained they do not want to sell the forward, who has also attracted interest from Barcelona, and Bayern’s bid was way below their own valuation of €100 million for an elite forward in the global market.

Hugo straight to work