Liverpool reject Bayern Munich bid for Luis Diaz, Galatasaray want Man City keeper Ederson - Euro Transfer News
AFNEWS reporter
Jul 16, 2025
Liverpool reject Bayern Munich bid for Luis Diaz, Galatasaray want Man City keeper Ederson - Euro Transfer News
In today's Euro Transfer News wrap, Liverpool have reportedly rejected Bayern Munich's bid for Luis Diaz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could return to Marseille. Elsewhere, on another busy day in the transfer market, Johan Bakayoko is apparently close to completing a move to RB Leipzig and Ederson has been linked with a move to Turkish giants Galatasaray. Here is everything you need to know.
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Liverpool reject Bayern bid
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Fabrizio Romano has reported that Liverpool have rejected a Ôé¼67.5 million bid for Colombian forward Luis Diaz.
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Diaz has been linked with a move away from Anfield this summer, with Barcelona also supposedly interested in the 28-year-old.
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The forward scored 17 goals and registered eight assists in 50 appearances across all competitions last term.
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Romano believes that Diaz is open to a move before the transfer window shuts.
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"Liverpool have received Ôé¼67.5m official bid from FC Bayern for Luis Diaz this week," he posted on X.
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"The club has rejected the proposal, it was turned down after Liverpool already closed doors to approaches in June.
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"Luis Diaz, open to summer exit with both Bayern & Barca keen."
Bakayoko medical imminent
Johan Bakayoko will complete his medical with German side RB Leipzig this week, according to Florian Plettenberg.
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The PSV winger scored 12 goals and registered three assists for the Dutch giants last term as they battled back to beat Ajax to first place in the Eredivisie.
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The 22-year-old has been linked with several clubs this summer, including some Premier League sides.
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However, Plettenberg insists that a move to Leipzig is imminent.
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"Johan Bakayoko is on his way to Leipzig as planned," he wrote. "The medical is expected to be completed on Tuesday or Wednesday.
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"Contract until 2030. Ôé¼18m + Ôé¼4m add-ons. There have also been hijack attempts in this case, but Bakayoko wants to join RB."
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Aubameyang on his way back
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French outlet La Provence are reporting that former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is on the verge of a return to Europe with Olympique de Marseille.
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The striker has spent the last year with Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah.
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However, rumours are swirling that the forward is about to be released from his contract, setting the stage for a return to the club he spent the 2023/24 campaign with.
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"Courted by several clubs, the 36-year-old striker, soon to be released by Saudi Arabia's Al Qadsiah, has several lucrative offers in hand,"
"But the one from OM particularly appeals to him for a whole host of reasons.
"Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has not yet made a final decision about his future.
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"But he has his own ideas, and he already knows what he doesn't want, or no longer wants."
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Ederson tempted by Turkey move
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Yagiz Sabuncuoglu believes that Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson could be about to move to Turkish giants Galatasaray.
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The Brazilian goalkeeper has been with Pep Guardiola's side since signing with them in 2017.
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However, Sabuncuoglu says that the 31-year-old could be tempted to move if his salary demands are met.
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"Galatasaray has officially enquired about the conditions for signing Ederson, who wears the Manchester City jersey," he wrote.
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"The Brazilian goalkeeper is open to playing for Galatasaray if his 'salary expectations' are met!"
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