Liverpool has reportedly secured a deal for Florian Wirtz, according to Fabrizio Romano’s “here we go” podcast. The Reds’ manager, Arne Slot, and executive vice-president of football operations, Julian Ward, were not directly mentioned, however, it is stated that Slot and Hughes played crucial roles in the negotiations. It is claimed that Wirtz had Liverpool as his preferred destination for the past two weeks.
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder, known for his creative playmaking abilities, previously played for Bayer Leverkusen and has been linked with a move to several top clubs. Wirtz’s style of play is characterised by his vision, passing range, and ability to control the tempo of the game.
The transfer news comes as Liverpool continues to shape their squad under Slot’s management. Recent developments have seen the club backing certain signings, such as Jeremie Frimpong, with Slot expressing his support for the transfer. The club is also expected to make further changes to their squad during the summer transfer window, with Milos Kerkez rumoured to be the next target, as per the latest update from the source.