Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz is set to arrive in the UK this week to sign for Liverpool in a deal which could total £116m, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein.
It's been an exciting start to the summer transfer window for Liverpool fans, with a deal to sign Jeremie Frimpong already completed. It appears the Reds didn't end negotiations with Leverkusen, and they are now closing in on bringing Wirtz to Anfield after Frimpong.
The supporters at Anfield will already be on a high after their Premier League title triumph, but it's promising that they aren't planning on slowing down and want to go to the next level in the 2025/2026 campaign. There's no doubt the Reds were below par in other competitions this campaign, and with some of the signings they are planning on making, more than one trophy wouldn't be a surprise.
Florian Wirtz Jetting to UK to Sign for Liverpool
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Ornstein has confirmed that Wirtz is expected to arrive in the UK this week, with the current plan set for a medical on Friday as he completes his £116m move to Liverpool. Wirtz, described as 'phenomenal', will likely have been away on his travels after a short international break with Germany.
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The Athletic journalist has provided all the details on the deal, suggesting that Liverpool will pay a guaranteed fee of £100m, with £16m in potential add-ons. It's a club-record purchase for the Merseyside club and will be a British record if the add-ons are achieved.
Ornstein previously revealed that a deal for Wirtz was being delayed due to the structure of the payments, which is no surprise considering the significant fee Liverpool are paying. The move was heading in the right direction despite that, and it appears they are edging ever closer to announcing the signing of their new attacking midfielder.
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