The biggest transfer of the summer is nearly complete. Liverpool have agreed a British record deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz - which will exceed £110m.
The player is set to undergo a medical on Friday, with an official announcement on the move to follow. He has been spotted flying to the UK, so it only seems a matter of time before a deal is signed off.
After that, the Reds are ready to press on as they eye a deal for Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez, with the Cherries set to receive £45m for the Hungarian, and they are also interested in Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi.
Arsenal continue to work on a deal for a new striker, while confirmation of Martin Zubimendi's move to the Emirates appears close. The Gunners are also in the market for a new winger and have been linked with several options, including Chelsea's Noni Madueke.
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05:50KEY EVENT
Wirtz arrives for medical
Florian Wirtz has been spotted flying to the UK as Liverpool prepare to complete his record signing. The Reds agreed a deal with the German’s current side Bayer Leverkusen that will see them break their all-time transfer record.
The reigning Premier League champions are expected to pay in excess of £100m initially with multi-million pound add-ons being slotted into the deal. After thrashing out the terms of the agreement, all that is left is for Wirtz to undergo his medical with his new side and undergo his media commitments.
And it appears that is not too far aware. According to numerous reports, Wirtz arrived at a Cologne airport in a people carrier with his representatives ahead of flying to the UK. It was suggested in Germany that Wirtz may have undergone the first part of his Liverpool medical on Thursday, with final details due to be thrashed out on Friday.
Florian Wirtz is set to undergo his Liverpool medical
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05:50Matthew Cooper
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