Liverpool transfer news with the latest headlines and updates ahead of the summer market opening at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp sets up Arne Slot brilliantly, but it’s not enough to secure Florian Wirtz
Liverpool, unlike some of their rivals, will not have to worry about staying under the Premier League’s financial limits this summer.
Jurgen Klopp’s strategic use of the Reds’ academy and the Fenway Sports Group strategy to ensure the club’s sustainability has put them in a strong position to attack the transfer market in Arne Slot’s first window in command.
Not only does the club have Champions League cash to supplement its finances, but the development of talent through the youth system has left less to spend on so-called squad players.
Newcastle, Chelsea, and others are apparently required to sell in order to buy this summer – and in some cases sell for large sums early in the window – in order to be compliant for the fiscal year 2023/24.
Slot will be able to save money on those who have been through the academy, such Jarell Quansah, Ben Doak, Stefan Bajcetic, Tyler Morton, and James McConnell, but any money raised from possible academy sales will also be considered ‘pure profit’ on the books.
This will benefit Slot and the new recruitment regime as Liverpool attempt to enhance their roster. Florian Wirtz, a German attacker, has long been connected with the club.
Wirtz, who had a fantastic season at Bayer Leverkusen under Xabi Alonso, is still a top target for some major clubs this summer. Liverpool’s prospects of signing the 21-year-old have reportedly dwindled.
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, he has accepted personal terms with Real Madrid but will not move this summer, instead opting to do so in 2025.
Wirtz and his representatives are also alleged to have passed this past Leverkusen in order for him to continue with the club for the upcoming season before making the move.
Madrid could spend up to £127 million for Wirtz. They are also apparently planning a move to bring Alonso to the Santiago Bernabeu in the next year.
