Bayern Munich seeks winger alternatives as Diaz skips international duty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz has opted out of Colombia's upcoming fixtures during the international break for rest. This decision comes as Bayern experiences a shortage of left flank options and has struggled to find a suitable alternative in the transfer market. The club explored signing French winger Bradley Barcola but deemed the fee too high, with Liverpool ultimately securing Barcola for up to £123 million. Bayern may reconsider their search for reinforcements in the winger position, depending on Diaz's performance throughout the season.
- •Luis Diaz misses Colombia's fixtures for rest amid form struggles.
- •Bayern Munich lacks depth on the left flank following transfer rejections.
- •Bradley Barcola was deemed too expensive for Bayern to pursue.
- •Liverpool signed Barcola for up to £123 million from PSG.
- •Bayern may explore winger options again in January or next summer.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Alternative for Diaz: Liverpool attacker was ‘too expensive’ for Bayern
"Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz has struggled to recapture the form he displayed last season.Diaz has decided to skip Colombia’s upcoming fixtures during the international break, which comes as good ...
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