When an opportunity like Florian Wirtz comes knocking, it would have been unwise for Liverpool to do anything but bend over backwards to get the deal done. It came at a heavy price – £100m up front, with £16m in add-ons – although the Merseysiders did manage to beat out competition from Manchester City, Bayern … Read more
Anfield (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images) Milos Kerkez (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Florian Wirtz (Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty Images) Liverpool are about to welcome a record signing to Kirkby – but it’s what happens after that which could define our summer. Pre-season training begins soon under Arne Slot, with the first friendly set for … Read more
Liverpool have agreed a British record deal for Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. Multiple reports have suggested the Premier League champions will pay an initial fee of £100million, with £16m in potential add-ons. If those conditions are met, the Germany international will become the most expensive player ever bought by a British club, surpassing … Read more
Liverpool fans think they’ve spotted a subtle message about a potential summer signing – and it’s come from one of our own new recruits. Jeremie Frimpong, who arrived from Bayer Leverkusen in a £30 million move, posted a clip to Instagram that’ll get supporters buzzing. The video, originally shared by the Champions League account, shows … Read more
Liverpool could soon finalise a deal for Florian Wirtz ahead of the provisional window deadline. The Merseysiders have been locked in talks with Bayer Leverkusen to iron out the finer details of a nine-figure transfer. The German international is understood to have his heart set on a move to Anfield after rejecting advances from Bayern … Read more
Liverpool haven’t had to wait long for a response from Bayer Leverkusen to their latest offer for Florian Wirtz. On Friday, The Athletic reported that the Reds had submitted an ‘improved second bid’ to the Bundesliga runners-up worth up to £109m, ‘a top-end amount’ comprising a guaranteed fee and potential add-ons. Christian Falk has revealed … Read more