The narrative surrounding our 5-1 demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League was not just about the dominant scoreline, but the electrifying performance from Florian Wirtz. Despite the disappointment of the loss to Manchester United at Anfield, the 22-year-old provided proof that his transfer fee is warranted through sheer creative genius. The focus on … Read more
Arne Slot may have a serious selection dilemma on his hands ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Turf Moor on Sunday. The Merseysiders will be due to take on Scott Parker’s promoted Burnley side, and Paul Merson believes the Dutch head coach could do with dropping Florian Wirtz from his midfield. Liverpool have made a perfect … Read more
Liverpool’s record signing has quietly marked the end of his Bayer Leverkusen chapter – and fans of both clubs will take notice of what he’s just done. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder shared a goodbye message on Instagram, recorded inside an empty BayArena, addressing Bayer Leverkusen supporters for the final time before beginning pre-season with us … Read more
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