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Liverpool and much of Europe are closely monitoring Florian Wirtz’s situation at Bayer Leverkusen in anticipation of the 2025 summer transfer window.
German sources (CaughtOffside) indicate that the German international is likely to seek a new club next year after deciding to stay for the 2024/25 season.
The right-footed attacking midfielder is expected to cost around €100m (£83.2m), and interest from Liverpool is reportedly growing. It is anticipated that Arne Slot’s team will be ready to invest in Wirtz once his circumstances change.
What will be the cost of Florian Wirtz for Liverpool?
Christian Falk, a German football insider, has suggested that the fee could exceed £83.2m, with Xabi Alonso’s side aiming for £125.9m (€150m) next year. Considering the “incredible” talent (as described by Joe Cole on TNT Sports) will still have two years remaining on his contract, which runs until 2027, this position is understandable.
Will Liverpool prioritize Florian Wirtz as their main transfer target in 2025?
As for Liverpool, the hefty price tag means they cannot approach this transfer casually. Significant funds will be necessary to secure one of Europe’s brightest young stars, and the asking price could increase if Wirtz maintains his impressive performance (seven goal contributions in seven games).
The key question for Liverpool is whether Richard Hughes deems the 21-year-old worth the investment, especially with other crucial areas of the squad needing attention. This will become clearer as the futures of players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mo Salah, and Virgil van Dijk unfold.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is a standout player for Liverpool, boasting an impressive 101 goal contributions in 315 matches as a full-back. At just 25, he is already the club’s vice-captain and a key figure on the team.
Currently, Liverpool faces a pressing issue regarding Alexander-Arnold’s future, as his contract runs out in 2025.
According to Team Talk, the club is prepared to offer him one of the highest salaries to ensure he remains at Anfield, especially after he declined an initial contract proposal.
Real Madrid, renowned for their talent acquisition, is reportedly interested in making a free transfer for the England international next summer.
The Spanish club has recently focused on securing top players without transfer fees, as seen with their signing of Kylian Mbappe when his contract with PSG ended.
Liverpool is eager to avoid losing Alexander-Arnold, particularly not to a rival like Real Madrid. This situation isn’t unique to him; club legends Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are also in similar predicaments, although their ages—33 and 32 respectively—make their retention less critical compared to that of the younger Alexander-Arnold.
Negotiations may prove challenging, and it could take time for Liverpool to persuade him. He certainly merits being among the highest-paid players globally, so it remains to be seen if the club can finalize a new deal soon.
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