Transfer news LIVE: Wirtz to undergo Liverpool medical, Chelsea ‘in talks' with 6ft6 striker, Duran's Prem return
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IN AND OUT Transfer news LIVE: Wirtz to undergo Liverpool medical, Chelsea 'in talks' with 6ft6 striker, Duran's Prem return
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THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are well underway with some huge deals in the pipeline.
Florian Wirtz is set to undergo his Liverpool medical this Friday, according to reports.
Elsewhere, Chelsea are reportedly in talks to sign 6ft6 German striker Nick Woltemade.
In other news, Jhon Duran is of interest to a number of Premier League sides, with West Ham, Fulham and Wolves all showing interest in bringing the Colombian back to the Premier League.
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