Liverpool comes closer to the conclusion of a huge transfer coup in the form of a deal for Florian Wirtz after Bayern Munich gave up their pursuit of the Bayer Leverkusen star
The transfer window still has to be opened, but it already feels like we can approach the explanation of the summer. That award will be Liverpool and Florian Wirtz if, as probably, the Germany star will go to Anfield in the coming days.
Wirtz, 22, was generally expected to stay in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen. And even if he decided that the time was good to look for new, Bayern Munich were the red -hot favorites to land him, following Manchester City.
However, Liverpool apparently came out of nowhere to lead the race for the wanted attacking midfielder, with a deal that was now nearby.
If Wirtz completes a blockbuster transfer, he will add a new dimension to the title -winning side of Arne Slot – but it is unlikely that he will do this with his favorite no. 10 on his back.
That is because Alexis Mac Allister is currently doing that number for the Reds and the Argentina International will probably not go somewhere soon, despite the whisper of interest from the European elite after another fantastic season.
Instead, Wirtz could choose to take No. 27: the same number he was wearing after breaking the senior ranks in Leverkusen before he exchanged two seasons back to 10. That number is currently empty in Anfield.
Although there is still work to do before Liverpool can print shirts with Wirtz's name on the back, took their chances of landing one of Europe's most sought after players when Herbert Haarer, president of Bayern München, allocated the defeat to take him away from their domestic rivals.
He revealed: “Max Eberl [sporting director] I have let me know that Florian Wirtz is probably tending to Liverpool. '
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The Reds are also ready to also steal Jeremie Frimpong from Leverkusen. They are planning to activate the £ 30 million release clause in the contract of the right-hand side back with Frimpong to compete with Conor Bradley for the departing Trent Alexander-Arnold's place in the team.
Further signing sessions are expected with Liverpool who likes to produce the success of Slot's first year at the helm.
It is expected that a new striker will be the target of the club that will probably listen to offers for Darwin Nunez behind the back of a disappointing season for Doel.