The Athletic hints at surprise name set for key role after Diaz exit

Liverpool’s latest outgoing transfer has raised eyebrows — but it’s the response that might leave supporters with even more questions.

As reported by Gregg Evans for The Athletic, although Colombia international Luis Diaz has agreed a move to Bayern Munich, no direct replacement is expected.

“Sourcing a direct replacement for Diaz is not expected,” Evans wrote, “as Cody Gakpo will play more often, with Rio Ngumoha, who turns 17 in August, providing added competition.”

The decision...