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The 42
2 days ago
- Business
- The 42
Liverpool make improved €129m offer for Bayer Leverkusen forward Florian Wirtz
LIVERPOOL HAVE MADE an improved offer totalling €129.3 million (£109m) for Bayer Leverkusen forward Florian Wirtz, the PA news agency understands. The Reds' second bid for the Germany international, which includes add-ons, would make him the most expensive signing in the club's history if it is accepted by Leverkusen. Wirtz was a star performer in Leverkusen's domestic league and cup triumph in the 2023-24 season and also shone for Germany in last summer's Euros. The 22-year-old featured in 31 Bundesliga matches in the season just ended, scoring 10 goals. Advertisement The Reds are also close to signing another Leverkusen player, Jeremie Frimpong. Liverpool are understood to have triggered a £30m release clause for the Netherlands international and will hold a medical for the player this week.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Liverpool submit £109MILLION transfer bid for Florian Wirtz with Bayer Leverkusen star convinved to join by Arne Slot
LIVERPOOL have tabled a a fresh bid for Florian Wirtz, it's been claimed. The Reds identified the German international as a summer target following his second straight stellar season with Bayer Leverkusen. 1 Liverpool have reportedly made a second bid for Florian Wirtz Credit: Getty They've moved quickly to try to acquire his services, tabling a bid for him earlier this month. Their initial approach was rebuffed but, according to reports, they've since made a new bid for the 22-year-old. That's according to The Athletic, who claim the Merseysiders have bid a whopping £109 million for the midfielder. It's also claimed Wirtz is "keen" swap Leverkusen for Merseyside. Kop chief Arne Slot is said to have had a huge role in the German setting his sights on Anfield move. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Real Madrid announce Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer as Liverpool rake in staggering fee for letting star go early
LIVERPOOL have agreed to let Trent Alexander-Arnold join Real Madrid early in a deal worth £10million. The England right-back was set to join the 15-time Kings of Europe for free on June 30 - but the LaLiga giants wanted him for the Club World Cup. 2 Liverpool could bank £10million to let Trent Alexander-Arnold leave early Credit: Reuters The expanded Club World Cup in the USA begins 16 days before Alexander-Arnold's contract expires. And Madrid have since agreed to pay around £300,000-per-day to bag the 26-year-old a month early. He will move when the special window opens on Sunday. Madrid will make a single payment of £8.4m (€10m) and pay his June wages - all adds up to £10m (€11.9m). READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Madrid were originally offering just £840,000, but Liverpool held firm for more. Alexander-Arnold will reportedly earn £240,000-per-week on a six-year deal, with his release clause set at €1BILLION or £840million. A statement from the club read: "The full-back is now set to join the La Liga club ahead of the expiry of his Reds contract this summer. "Liverpool will receive a fee for his services, with the deal to be concluded once the window opens on June 1. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool with the club appreciative and grateful for his contribution to those successes." Carlo Ancelotti's replacement Xavi Alonso wanted 2 Alexander-Arnold won two Prem titles at Liverpool Fifa has created a special transfer window from June 1 to June 10 specifically for the Club World Cup. Alexander-Arnold is due to link up with the England squad next week for the World Cup qualifier against Andorra a week on Saturday. England play a friendly against Senegal at Nottingham Forest's ground three days later. Liverpool fans have been fuming about losing a world-class player for free, even Alexander-Arnold was given a more warm goodbye on the final day of the season, THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Liverpool in race against time to complete £126m Florian Wirtz transfer as Bayer Levekusen double-deal targeted
LIVERPOOL are in a race against time to seal the £126million record signing of Florian Wirtz before he joins up with Germany. 1 Liverpool are pushing to complete a deal for Florian Wirtz Credit: Getty The attacking midfielder wants a deal agreed before he heads off. But the Germans will not go below their £126m valuation, a British record deal from a foreign club. Leverkusen turned down They want £20m more up front, plus clauses to take it up to £126m. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Wirtz, 22, is thought to have agreed personal terms on a five-year deal. Leverkusen team-mate Frimpong has emerged as the chosen man to replace The boyhood Red Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The full-back will join former Bayer Leverkusen head coach Frimpong jets into UK with Leverkusen star to complete £30m Liverpool move He signed a three-year deal upon his arrival and will officially take control on June 1.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool ‘finalise' Wirtz deal, Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr EXIT, Delap and Cunha updates
IN AND OUT IN AND OUT Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool 'finalise' Wirtz deal, Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr EXIT, Delap and Cunha updates LIVERPOOL are reportedly finalising an incredible deal for Florian Wirtz after closing in on Jeremie Frimpong. The Reds are set to smash the British transfer record by bringing Wirtz in for £126million, according to reports. Advertisement And Liverpool aren't stopping there as they are recruiting Frimpong who will be Trent Alexander-Arnold's replacement with the England international set to complete his switch to Real Madrid this summer. Elsewhere, reports suggest Manchester United have pencilled in Matheus Cunha's medical while agreeing a deal for Ipswich forward Liam Delap. Plus, we have updates on where Cristiano Ronaldo will end up after confirming his departure from Saudi side Al-Nassr. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Advertisement Follow ALL the latest news, moves and completed deals with our live blog below...
