Liverpool targets Bundesliga trio, featuring €100m forward and Man Utd transfer prospect with a low release clause

Liverpool are reportedly interested in three Bayer Leverkusen players: Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Exequiel Palacios.

According to sources close to the situation, the Reds are increasingly focused on Wirtz, who is open to a Premier League move, despite interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

If Wirtz leaves Leverkusen, he could command a fee around €100 million, with a transfer more likely in summer 2025. Leverkusen seems aware of the challenges in retaining the 21-year-old, given the significant interest from top clubs, including Liverpool, who are prepared to meet the asking price.

Wirtz transfer: Liverpool is also targeting his Leverkusen teammates

Exequiel Palacios

Wirtz is viewed as a key target for Liverpool, particularly in light of uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s contract situation. However, he isn’t the only Leverkusen player on their radar.

Frimpong, a Dutch right-back, is also attracting attention, especially with a modest release clause of £34 million. Manchester United is also in the mix, particularly after their sale of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, although Liverpool may present a more appealing option for Frimpong as he looks to advance his career.

Additionally, Liverpool is considering Palacios, who is also on the radar of Chelsea and Arsenal. However, Leverkusen’s €60 million asking price, combined with concerns about Palacios’s injury history, may complicate his potential transfer.

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‘According to what I’ve heard’: Fabrizio Romano’s morning update brings positive news for Liverpool supporters

Fabrizio Romano’s morning update brings positive news for Liverpool supporters.

Romano reports that Virgil van Dijk is not currently in negotiations with any other club about leaving Liverpool next year. The 33-year-old defender is “fully focused” on Liverpool and working with Arne Slot, who has taken over from Jurgen Klopp after his nine-year tenure ended this summer.

“Nothing will be decided now, nothing is over and nothing has already been extended. So let’s give them time to discuss all these important topics,” Romano told The Daily Briefing.

“From what I am told, Van Dijk is not negotiating with any other club as he is fully focused on Liverpool, concentrating on achieving something special with the Reds’ new coach and management team. In the coming weeks and months, his representatives will discuss his future with Liverpool.”

If a Liverpool player does not renew their contract, the responsibility lies with the club

Van Dijk, along with Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, is expected to enter discussions with the club regarding their contracts, which expire in 2025.

Van Dijk joined Liverpool from Southampton in a £75 million transfer in January 2018.

While the responsibility for renewing contracts for these key players may largely fall on the recruitment team, it is essential to acknowledge that any decision made will be based on valid reasoning.

Liverpool fans might understandably be concerned about the possibility of losing any of these players on a free transfer next year. Nevertheless, both Van Dijk and Mo Salah have clearly expressed a desire to discuss extending their time at Anfield.

The situation with Alexander-Arnold remains somewhat uncertain, particularly given potential interest from Real Madrid. However, previous statements suggest he is open to negotiations.