Liverpool are not complacent following their Premier League triumph under Arne Slot in his debut 2024/25 season at Anfield.
The Reds have already made their initial summer signing, bringing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen.
Frimpong arrives to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who completed a permanent move to Real Madrid. He will compete with Conor Bradley for the right-back position next season.
The Dutch international contributed five goals and nine assists across all competitions for Leverkusen this season, indicating his potential to offer significant attacking quality for the Reds.
However, Frimpong might not be the sole attacking talent arriving from Germany, specifically Leverkusen. Liverpool are reportedly advancing efforts to sign Florian Wirtz in the coming weeks.
Why Florian Wirtz could be a big signing for Liverpool
Fabrizio Romano recently stated the club is “advancing” towards signing the German international attacking midfielder, with a medical already being planned.
Journalist Paul Joyce also recently reported that Liverpool submitted an offer potentially worth up to £113m for the 22-year-old playmaker, highlighting the significant investment required to finalize this transfer.
This valuation for the Leverkusen star is understandable, given his outstanding form for the German club over the last two seasons.
| 24/25 Bundesliga | Florian Wirtz |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 31 |
| xG | 9.40 |
| Goals | 10 |
| Big chances created | 17 |
| Key passes per game | 1.8 |
| xA | 9.44 |
| Assists | 12 |
| Stats via Sofascore |
As the table shows, Wirtz achieved double digits for both goals and assists in the Bundesliga for Leverkusen, exceeding his expected goals (xG).
In contrast, none of Liverpool`s current central or attacking midfielders registered more than six goals or six assists in the Premier League. This suggests Wirtz would represent a significant upgrade for Slot`s options.
However, the Premier League champions are now reportedly preparing a move for a player who could be considered an even more significant signing than Wirtz.
Liverpool set to bid for Premier League star
According to Spanish reports, Liverpool are targeting a summer transfer window move for Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.
The report indicates Liverpool are ready to submit a bid potentially reaching £101m for the Swedish international, comprising £84m upfront and the remainder in performance-related add-ons.
The report also suggests Liverpool have been monitoring Newcastle`s efforts to secure Isak on a new contract and are prepared to act if the striker doesn`t commit his long-term future to St. James` Park.
Furthermore, the publication states that Liverpool aims for a swift deal for the former Borussia Dortmund forward, explaining their plan for a substantial bid.
However, it remains uncertain if a £101m offer will be sufficient to persuade Newcastle to sell their key striker, or if the player himself is open to leaving his current club for a move to Anfield.
Why Isak would be a bigger signing than Wirtz
Isak could be considered a more significant signing for Liverpool than Wirtz for several reasons, even if his transfer fee of £101m ends up being less than the German star`s.
Firstly, signing Isak would involve acquiring a top player directly from a Premier League competitor, thus weakening a rival, as opposed to recruiting talent from overseas like Wirtz. This move would be a statement signing for the Reds, showcasing their ability to attract a key player from a domestic rival.
