Liverpool have signed Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a club record £116m. The 22-year-old has signed a long-term deal with the Reds, understood to be five years which will keep him at Anfield until at least 2030, after completing a medical at the club’s training ground on Friday. The deal, which includes...
Wirtz is already one of the Bundesliga’s top performers at the age of 22, largely operating as a number 10, a dynamic playmaker blessed with pace, awareness and the ability to make clever decisions at high speed. He was the most effective dribbler of all Bundesliga players last season, both in terms of volume and...
Liverpool have agreed a £116m deal to sign Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The fee includes a guaranteed £100m and a further £16m in add-ons. Those bonus payments would become payable if the Reds achieve a sustained level of success at elite level – and would only then become a British record....
Florian Wirtz set for Liverpool medical, Martin Zubimendi’s Arsenal delay explained, Manchester United might use Joshua Zirkzee in Victor Osimhen offer. Florian Wirtz is set for a Liverpool medical after they agreed a deal in principle with Bayer Leverkusen for the 22-year-old Germany midfielder, worth £127m including add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano), external Arsenal have agreed a...
Liverpool are set to offer £118m to land Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, Everton are keen on Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish and Real Madrid could rival Arsenal for Martin Zubimendi. Liverpool are set to make a final offer worth £118m, inclusive of add-ons, for Germany international Florian Wirtz, 22, after Bayer Leverkusen rejected a £113m...
Newcastle move for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga, Arsenal pursue Benjamin Sesko and Manchester United make improved offer for Bryan Mbeumo. Newcastle United have made a move to try to sign 23-year-old Sweden winger Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest. (Mail), external Liverpool have submitted a fresh bid of £100m plus £13m in add-ons for Bayer...
Given how much the Reds have spent already, there is every chance they will spend the £200m Maguire mentions, with several positions still being targeted as areas to strengthen. Liverpool moved quickly to address the departure of full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold with the signing of Frimpong, who can play anywhere down the right-hand side. Wirtz, meanwhile,...
Manchester United expected to open talks to sign Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, Liverpool agree Florian Wirtz contract, but bid rejected by Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea considering move for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite. Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo wants to join Manchester United, who are now set to open talks to sign the 25-year-old Cameroon international. (Athletic – subscription...
Barcelona want to sign Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, Liverpool are ready to submit a bid for Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, while Everton eye Brighton’s Matt O’Riley. Barcelona have opened talks with Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, 31, over a free transfer when his contract expires in June. (Sun), external Liverpool are preparing to make...
Liverpool have entered into advanced negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for Florian Wirtz. It is understood the Premier League champions have submitted a second, improved bid for the Germany midfielder. Liverpool’s latest offer for the 22-year-old is about £109m, including add-ons. Wirtz is a key target for the Merseyside club and has made...
Al-Nassr want to sign Liverpool’s Luis Diaz, Bayern Munich remain confident of signing Florian Wirtz, Chelsea could turn Jadon Sancho’s loan move from Manchester United into a permanent deal. Liverpool’s Luis Diaz, 28, is wanted by Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, who are monitoring the Colombia winger’s contract situation at Anfield. (Telegraph – subscription required),...
Liverpool face competition for Bayer Leverkusen winger Florian Wirtz from Real Madrid, Arsenal told fee for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, while Manchester United and Chelsea’s pursuit of Ipswich forward Liam Delap intensifies. Real Madrid are pushing to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Florian Wirtz now his former boss Xabi Alonso has been unveiled as new...
Bayern Munich target Eberechi Eze as Florian Wirtz alternative, Liverpool and Newcastle interested in Joao Pedro and Manchester United ready to move on a number of first-team players. Bayern Munich are contemplating a move for Crystal Palace and England midfielder Eberechi Eze, 26, after missing out on Liverpool-bound Germany attacker Florian Wirtz, 22. (Mirror), external...
Al Hilal set to offer £100m for Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United, Florian Wirtz would prefer to join Liverpool over Bayern Munich, while Emiliano Martinez looks set to leave Aston Villa. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes will be given a deadline of next week to decide if he wants to leave the club, with Al...
Liverpool have made initial contact with Bayer Leverkusen over a move for attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. The Germany playmaker is emerging as a primary target for Arne Slot as the Premier League champions already begin planning for next season. Liverpool are set to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Leverkusen and the Anfield club registered their desire...