Liverpool’s pursuit of Florian Wirtz could be a drawn-out affair, according to former Bayer Leverkusen chief Rudi Voller. The ex-sporting director revealed that the Bundesliga star is keen on a move to Anfield, but cautioned that it might “take a while”. Wirtz, who has been in scintillating form for Leverkusen, scoring 16 goals and providing … Read more
Liverpool are closing in on deals for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz and Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, according to reports. The Reds have flown out of the blocks in the summer transfer market after Arne Slot’s side won the Premier League title in the Dutchman’s first season. Liverpool are now looking to build on that … Read more
Gary Neville has offered begrudging congratulations to Liverpool over their “smart” early transfer business this summer, and despite admitting his ‘surprise’ at the fee being paid for Florian Wirtz, he has still named an alternative pick to win next season’s Premier League title. The Reds have wasted little time in further strengthening Arne Slot’s squad … Read more
The exact price of a new Liverpool bid for Florian Wirtz has been revealed, with Anfield chiefs Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes reportedly ‘cleared’ by Fenway Sports Group (FSG) to accelerate the chase. Wirtz is poised to leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer after deciding against penning a new contract with Bayer Leverkusen. The attacking midfielder … Read more
Florian Wirtz has directly responded to speculation that he wants to wear the number 10 shirt at Liverpool, as one of his Bayer Leverkusen team-mates reveals what the Anfield faithful can expect from the German star. Liverpool won the Premier League title with ease this past season, but manager Arne Slot is keen on strengthening his … Read more
Arne Slot jetted off to the south of France for talks with a transfer target despite the ‘accelerated’ chase for Florian Wirtz, according to transfer expert David Ornstein. Liverpool are believed to be getting closer to a deal for the German attacking midfielder that could end up being worth £109 million but Ornstein reports that … Read more
Liverpool are set to complete a cut-price deal for Florian Wirtz after Bayer Leverkusen’s negotiating tactics were “destroyed” by the player’s agent, according to a football finance expert. The Reds have flown out of the blocks in the summer transfer market with their early Premier League title win helping them getting their transfer plans moving. … Read more
West Ham will appreciate exactly what Arne Slot is cooking up at Liverpool with his summer transfer business and it does not bode well for everyone else. When Tim Steidten was brought in by West Ham as the club’s technical director he was being heavily linked with Liverpool too. One look at Steidten’s body of … Read more
The ‘idea’ of a swap deal involving Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz has reportedly been floated after a second offer was rejected. Liverpool are not messing around this summer as they are working to acquire their top targets at the start of this transfer window. The Reds have already signed Jeremie Frimpong and … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly named two Liverpool players in negotiations that they would be happy to see included in a potential swap deal for Florian Wirtz. The Bundesliga club value their star man at £126million, a fee the Reds are attempting to negotiate down, with one option available in the form of sending a player … Read more