Liverpool wants to add more talent to their team and negotiations are underway with Leverkusen to close a deal for Florian Wirtz in a deal that could establish a British record
Liverpool wasted little time to work on the transfer market after winning the Premier League title in the first season of Arne Slot. The Reds boss inspired his way for the victory despite limited transfer activities last summer, but there has been a change this year.
The Anfield side has already signed Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen because he had allowed Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave. The full-back joined Real Madrid a month before his contract went, whereby the Merseyside team brought in £ 10 million.
And now Liverpool wants to add more talent to their team. There are negotiations with Leverkusen to close a deal for Florian Wirtz in a deal that could establish a British record.
Slot also wants to strengthen his options on the back with an offer expected for Milos Kerkez. The Bournemouth -defender is expected to add competition to Andy Robertson.
Mirror Football takes a look at the latest transfer news and rumors from around Anfield.
Wirtz -obstacle
Bayer Leverkusen still expects Florian Wirtz to join Liverpool to Liverpool, despite rejecting two offers, it is said. The second bid of the Reds is short of the asking price of £ 126 million from Leverkusen, but they continue to lead the race to sign the superstar.
According to Bildkusen, Leverkusen does not consider the step in danger and the transfer costs is the only remaining obstacle. The same outlet reports that Liverpool and Wirtz have already agreed the conditions.
A players-plus cash deal can offer a solution, while another suggestion is that Liverpool can make an offer that will only be the valuations of Leverkusen if bonuses are activated. Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah belong to those who are advertised when the German club gets a player as part of the transfer.
Deco about Barca Business
Barcelona Sports Director Deco says that the target of Marcus Rashford and Luis Diaz should not expect imminent transfer offers. In an interview with BBC Sport, the former Portugal International explained that the priorities of the club are currently elsewhere.
“We have focused on renewing contracts, then we will discuss players to come,” he said. “Of course, these two players, as you said, they are good, but have contracts in their clubs, so we will not speak because it is not fair. But if you decide to go to the market, we will certainly find some names. In my opinion we don't have to take many players with us.
“If I speak to the players' agents, everyone wants to come or stay. So this is important. The image of the club is still good. We are proud because Barcelona is still such a big club and the way we play football, players who want to come.”
Wirtz approval
According to reports, the ownership of Fenway Sports Group (FSG) of Liverpool has sanctioned the prospect of a British record bid to sign Florian Wirtz. The Reds could now make an £ 118 million bid on the ACE of Germany, a larger compensation than Chelsea paid for former Liverpool -Selwit White Moises Caicedo.
It is said that the Anfield side is preparing to make their third offer in the coming days with the requirements of Bayer Leverkusen who did not meet twice.