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27-05-2025
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Arne Slot convinces Florian Wirtz to join Liverpool
One minute it was a battle between Bayern Munich and Manchester City, then all of a sudden Liverpool were involved and now City are out of the race, with the Merseyside club looking set to win. Shop the LFC Store The new LFC x Air Max range 🔥 Nike x Air Max LFC x Nike Air Max Advertisement Buy Now LFC Retro Shirts LFC Retro Shirts Buy Now Home Jersey LFC Kits Buy Now LFC Nike Training LFC Nike Training Buy Now The all important part has been securing personal terms with the player, because only Wirtz will know which project he prefers. A move to remain in Germany and a move to live in England offer two very different prospects, although the specific finances could be met by either club. But, it appears as though Arne Slot's vision has won over the 22-year-old and if that is the case, then Bayern didn't really have a chance. As Wirtz will find out, Liverpool is a club unlike any other. © IMAGO Slot's 'crucial role' in bringing Wirtz on side According to Fabrizio Romano, who has covered this story extensively, the Liverpool head coach was paramount in turning Wirtz's head towards the new Premier League winners. Advertisement In his latest report with Give Me Sport, he said: "Arne Slot had a crucial role in this story, as he spoke to Florian Wirtz personally to present the project and show his vision from a tactical point of view, but also a human one, as he considers Wirtz one of the best players in the world and still with a big potential - Slot pointed at the intention to win big titles together in the upcoming years." As such, despite three months of feeling convinced that Wirtz would join, Bayern Munich were pipped at the back post by Slot, who was finally in a strong negotiating position since Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk had confirmed their contract extensions, solidifying the team set-up.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Rodrygo to Liverpool edges CLOSER as Real Madrid identify his replacement
Liverpool have a chance at securing their very own galactico from Real Madrid. It is very rare for events unfold whereby Real Madrid facilitate a move that would seem themselves worse off, giving Liverpool an opportunity to take advantage, but this is the present situation. Shop the LFC Store The new LFC x Air Max range 🔥 Nike x Air Max LFC x Nike Air Max Advertisement Buy Now LFC Retro Shirts LFC Retro Shirts Buy Now Home Jersey LFC Kits Buy Now LFC Nike Training LFC Nike Training Buy Now Following a below-par season that saw Barcelona win La Liga and Arsenal knock out Los Blancos from the Champions League in the quarter-final stage, a rebuild of sorts is being sanctioned. Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to move from the Reds on a free transfer and Dean Huijsen's move from Bournemouth has already been announced before the Premier League season has ended. Furthermore, ambitious moves for Alexis Mac Allister and Ibrahima Konate are being rumoured, striking fear into the hearts of Liverpool's executives. The pair are key assets in Arne Slot's project. Advertisement But now it is plausible that the Reds could secure one of Madrid's talented players, if he is to be pushed out by the club in favour of a marginally younger alternative. © IMAGO Nico Williams to Real Madrid - 'a very attractive possibility' A quick assessment of the best wingers in world football will lead you to the name Nico Williams. The 22-year-old Spaniard was paramount to his country's European Championship win last summer and the impressions he is making at Athletic Bilbao are causing shockwaves across the continent. Across this season, he has scored 11 goals and delivered seven assists, an attacking return backed up his efforts during the 2023/24 campaign where he had eight goals and 16 assists. Advertisement There are few left-wingers who can claim to be as impressive as him, and MARCA is reporting that his €58m release clause is currently tempting Real Madrid for a possible move this summer. How he fits into Los Blancos' attacking lineup with Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe is still to be learnt, but one specific caveat to Williams' potential move is that Rodrygo would make way for him. Liverpool have long been admirers of the Brazilian, although he has always been considered one of the untouchable assets at Madrid. Now, all of a sudden, he could be a genuine market opportunity. Rodrygo is a slightly different player to Williams, in that he plays more on the right-wing than the left and occasionally he has been used as a hybrid centre-forward. For Liverpool, that isn't a problem, especially since Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz are currently operating down the left-flank. Advertisement Furthermore, it's bizarre that Madrid would even consider letting the Brazilian go. Over the last four seasons he has delivered 18, 29, 25 and 23 goal contributions, despite playing inconsistent minutes. Long-term, he would be the ideal candidate to replace Mohamed Salah in the Reds' squad. He's currently only 24 years old, he has proven that he can perform at the highest level and Liverpool would be foolish to not heavily consider a what a potential deal might look like. Of course, the main difficulty would be working out the finances. Florian Wirtz seems to have caught the club's attention the most and his £125m asking price will significantly dent this summer's budget. But if Real Madrid are genuinely looking at selling Rodrygo, then the everything could change in an instant. Transfer openings like that are rare and must be taken advantage of when available.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Fabrizio Romano confirms star will ACCEPT Liverpool offer
Liverpool are in position to make a major signing. Fabrizio Romano shared the latest in one transfer pursuit. Liverpool are on the brink of signing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. The Dutchman has reportedly passed a medical with the Reds and will become their first summer signing. Shop the LFC Store The new LFC x Air Max range 🔥 Nike x Air Max LFC Retro Shirts LFC Retro Shirts Advertisement Buy Now Home Jersey LFC Kits Buy Now LFC Nike Training LFC Nike Training Buy Now But they're not stopping there. Liverpool have grand plans for 2025, with sporting director Richard Hughes leading something of an overhaul. The defence, midfield and attack could all change as Liverpool aim to capitalise on winning the Premier League title. Anfield is the place to be right now - time to show that off. Florian Wirtz is one of those linked strongly with a move to the Reds. Though, it's unclear whether that will be the German Reds or the English Reds. Wirtz will almost certainly move to either Bayern or Liverpool if he chooses to leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer. There will be an almighty push from both giants to get his signature. Advertisement But he's not even the only one Liverpool hope to sign. They're pushing for a £200m outlay before the window has even opened. Liverpool push for Milos Kerkez Liverpool want to upgrade at left-back, preferably with a long-term successor to Andy Robertson. Milos Kerkez is at the top of their shortlist and according to Fabrizio Romano, the player has told them 'yes'. 'Liverpool are advancing, but careful until the end, because there are other clubs looking for left-backs in the market, and so we have to see what happens there,' Romano told the Market Madness podcast. 'What they can guarantee is that Kerkez would be very happy to join Liverpool. The message from the player's camp to the club has already arrived. They are discussing personal terms."
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20-05-2025
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'We let him go...' £80m star is now free to JOIN Liverpool
'We let him go...' £80m star is now free to JOIN Liverpool Liverpool are edging closer to completing their first deal of the summer, but another could be on the way soon. It's going to be a busy period for Richard Hughes as the club's sporting director looks to establish his presence on the team and build a side tailor made for Arne Slot. Shop the LFC Store The new LFC x Air Max range 🔥 Nike x Air Max LFC Retro Shirts LFC Retro Shirts Advertisement Buy Now Home Jersey LFC Kits Buy Now LFC Nike Training LFC Nike Training Buy Now The first part of that revolution looks set to be Jeremie Frimpong, who is now nearing ever closer to completing a spectacular move to Liverpool. A former Manchester City academy graduate, Frimpong has established himself as one of the best full-backs in European football and he will be an astute replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold. He's also homegrown and still relatively young arriving at the peak of his powers. Of course, Frimpong will not be alone, he's just the first one in through the door. One of Slot's priorities is to add extra pace and more dynamism to his squad. As Anfield Watch revealed exclusively, the club have held talks with Milos Kerkez back in November and he could be another new signing with the Reds definitely prioritising a move for a left-back. Advertisement Another priority is in attack as Liverpool look to replace Darwin Nunez, where a key target has just become available. Why Hugo Ekitike is now free to join Liverpool Anfield Watch exclusively revealed that Liverpool held talks with the representatives of Hugo Ekitike earlier this year. The Frenchman is considered to be one of the club's top targets for the no.9 position. Ekitike's tactical versatility, speed and excellent technical prowess make him one of the most complete young forwards in European football. Anfield Watch understands he would be available for around £80m and that Liverpool are seriously considering him even at that price range. Advertisement Ekitike finished the season with 34 goal contributions for Frankfurt in all competitions and scored a hat-trick against England's U21 side at international level. There are few forwards who are as exciting as him and who would suit Slot's style of football better. Now, the question is with Eintracht Frankfurt securing Champions League football, would they be willing to let him go? Speaking after the club's final game of the season as per Sky Sports Germany, Frankfurt's sporting director, Markus Krosche revealed that the club would be open to selling Ekitike and that they won't stand in his way. "He's one of the most interesting strikers on the European market. Hugo has to decide that. I'm glad we have him. If he decides otherwise, that's our credo: If a player develops faster than us, we let him go," Krosche said. This is eerily similar to what Krosche had said about Omar Marmoush before he made the switch to Manchester City. It confirms that Ekitike is free to leave the German side this summer and join Liverpool.
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15-05-2025
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Real Madrid want Liverpool midfield maestro to UNLOCK Jude Bellingham
Liverpool are in a good moment right now. The players who are essential to Arne Slot's squad are mostly confirmed to be not going anywhere and those that need to leave are currently being subjected to a vast amount of transfer links elsewhere. The only concern is Ibrahima Konate, who will no doubt be tempted by the interest from Paris Saint Germain - as exclusively revealed by Anfield Watch - by he is not subject to leave until next season when his contract runs out and the club will not sign off on a deal if they he is replaceable. Shop the LFC Store The new LFC x Air Max range 🔥 Nike x Air Max LFC x Nike Air Max Advertisement Buy Now LFC Retro Shirts LFC Retro Shirts Buy Now Home Jersey LFC Kits Buy Now LFC Nike Training LFC Nike Training Buy Now Conversations will already be taking place about finding ways to tie him down to a new deal, but that situation is likely to turn into a saga that will go on throughout the summer. Meanwhile, whether Liverpool like it or not, they will still receive a number of offers for players that they are not willing to even have a conversation about and Real Madrid are already prying about securing another scalp after persuading Trent Alexander-Arnold to move. © IMAGO Mac Allister is the key to solving Real Madrid's problems One noticeable issue with the Los Blancos team is that the 4-4-2 system is being implemented on a more regular basis and as such, it is Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe to are the two target men. Advertisement Behind them you might occasionally see Rodrygo on the right flank, although his recent lack of minutes has left him feeling increasingly isolated and open to a possible move elsewhere. And on the left-flank, you will see Jude Bellingham, playing a in completely unfamiliar role compared to where he used to play last season as the team's No.10 - and his goal returns are marginally lower. While he is still a really influential player, his drop off in form has led to concerns, suggesting that it is essential that the 21-year-old plays in more centrally moving forward. However, this might require a new player to come in and partner him in a double-pivot, which is where Liverpool come into this. According to Marca, the ideal target is Alexis Mac Allister.
