Arsenal plans bold move for £125m Liverpool target after transfer reversal

Arsenal is reportedly considering a bold move for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz in 2025, following Liverpool’s interest over the summer.

The 21-year-old Wirtz has drawn attention from several top European clubs after a standout season, scoring 18 goals for the German champions. His impressive performance at Euro 2024 this summer and four league goals in as many matches this season have further heightened interest in him.

Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal is experiencing a revival, rekindling their appeal as they pursue some of Europe’s top talents. According to a report from SportBild, via Sport Witness, Arsenal has joined Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in vying for Wirtz, who attracted significant transfer interest over the summer.

Arsenal has been a long-time admirer of Wirtz, valued at €150 million (£125 million), having scouted him even before his move to Leverkusen in 2020, although he wasn’t interested in a transfer to England at that time.

Having won the Bundesliga title last year, Wirtz is now seeking a club capable of Champions League success to enhance his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or in the future.

Arsenal’s resurgence under Arteta makes them a feasible option, although Real Madrid is reportedly the frontrunner to secure Wirtz next summer, particularly given their interest in Leverkusen’s head coach, Xabi Alonso.

Liverpool had shown strong interest in Wirtz ahead of Euro 2024, but his father, Hans, addressed the speculation directly, clarifying that his son was not seeking a transfer at that time. He stated to Bild: “Florian has a contract in Leverkusen.

And he’s looking forward to next year at Bayer 04 when he can play in the Champions League with Leverkusen for the first time. Those are the facts.

“Now the focus is on the Euros. After that there’s a lot to do with the club next season, so there’s no need for speculation. There’s really nothing to say beyond that.”

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Liverpool and Manchester United to compete for Bournemouth player in transfer showdown.

Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly vying for long-term replacements for their left-backs. Andy Robertson has been a key player for Liverpool, featuring in over 300 matches and winning titles such as the Premier League and Champions League over the past seven years.

Manchester United, facing injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, has struggled in that position, resorting to playing right-backs and centre-backs like Diogo Dalot and Lisandro Martinez out of their natural roles.

Liverpool and Manchester United monitoring Kerkez

According to TEAMtalk, both clubs are monitoring Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez. The 20-year-old, who has already earned 21 caps for Hungary, joined Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar last summer for a reported fee of £15.5 million, and has quickly adapted to the Premier League’s pace.

TEAMtalk reports that Kerkez’s name has come up “again and again” in Liverpool’s recruitment discussions, with the player “continually watched” by the club. Chelsea and Manchester United have also shown interest in him, with United still keen to secure a deal.

Any potential transfer is likely to be delayed until next summer, given Kerkez’s significance to Bournemouth, who will likely demand a high price for him.