Paris Saint-Germain is targeting Luis Diaz as a primary winter transfer target to replace the injured Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Foot01 reported.

Kvaratskhelia faces an absence of at least six months following a cruciate ligament rupture sustained against Barcelona. That timeline forced sporting advisor Luis Campos and manager Luis Enrique into urgent January market planning, supported by a deep internal review since the match against Barcelona a few weeks ago regarding the need to sign a replacement for the Georgian player during January.

Diaz currently plays for Bayern Munich under a contract running until June 2029. The 29-year-old forward recorded 26 goals and 23 assists across all competitions during the 2025-2026 season, according to Foot01, following a fabulous 2025-2026 campaign in Bavaria and while currently sidelined due to a muscle tear.

“Only focused on his recovery,” sources close to the player told Foot01 that the Colombian winger is focused on his recovery and returning to form with Bayern Munich, though the club considers him a priority target for the upcoming winter transfer window.

Luis Enrique seeks Diaz to replace Kvaratskhelia

Specialized outlet Areacucuta described Diaz as the ideal tactical profile to step directly into Kvaratskhelia’s role, possessing a portrait-robot matching the former player 100 percent and representing a profile that manager Luis Enrique deems capable of integrating quickly into a starting role.

Paris Saint-Germain leadership is reportedly prepared to investir heavily to secure an immediate starter for Luis Enrique, with the player’s name also mentioned by the Paris Saint-Germain management during recent discussions according to the Colombian press.

Next steps in the transfer window

Paris Saint-Germain must decide whether to invest such a sum as early as January and meet high valuation demands when the winter transfer window opens in January, while several players within its current squad can already operate in the offensive sector. Neither club has confirmed formal negotiations regarding a mid-season departure.