Liverpool could be set for a busy summer transfer window, with a number of players both arriving and leaving Anfield - and we've rounded up the latest rumours from Merseyside
08:01, 30 May 2025
HAMBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 20: Florian Wirtz of Leverkusen looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC St. Pauli 1910 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Millerntor Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images)
Florian Wirtz looks set to make one of the biggest transfers of all time to Premier League champions Liverpool(Image: undefined via Getty Images)
Liverpool are on the brink of securing their first summer recruits as the Premier League champions gear up to defend their record-equalling 20th top flight title.
This doesn't include the capture of Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, 24, whose transfer from Valencia was sealed last summer. Bournemouth full-back Milos Kerkez could be heading to Anfield, with a hefty £45million price tag being bandied about for the 21-year-old international, a team-mate of Reds midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai with Hungary.
The other full-back slot is also high on the agenda, especially with Real Madrid bound Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, leaving on a free transfer. That deal appears more or less wrapped up, with the Reds triggering Dutch international Jeremie Frimpong's Bayer Leverkusen release clause to secure the services of the 24-year-old.
Supporters will undoubtedly have their own views on what else needs to be done - with securing the services of Florian Wirtz, the Leverkusen attacking midfielder, 22, high on the agenda. This also includes potential departures as well as new faces, with Darwin Nunez among those who might be on the move in the near future, as the 25-year-old Uruguayan striker's time on Merseyside may be drawing to a close. Here are the latest transfer updates from Anfield.
Reds standing firm over Kelleher
Caoimhin Kelleher confirmed he is looking to leave Liverpool this summer
Caoimhin Kelleher confirmed he is looking to leave Liverpool this summer
Brentford are one of the clubs eyeing up Caoimhin Kelleher, but Liverpool aren't keen on letting the Irishman go for a song, reports the Mirror. According to The Athletic, they're demanding upwards of £20m for the goalie, 26, even though he's entering the final year of his contract.
"I think I've said it before as well that like, I feel like I'm a number one and I feel like I'm good enough to play week in, week out. That's what I'm looking to do," Kelleher revealed to Optus Sport following the Reds' title triumph, hinting at a potential departure following Mamardashvili's arrival.
Brentford's interest emerges as Leverkusen continue to evaluate the Bees' current number one, Mark Flekken. Leverkusen have welcomed Manchester United flop Erik ten Hag as their new manager, and incumbent keeper Lukas Hradecky is set to turn 36 this year.
Wirtz told he's making right move
Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz looks set to become a Liverpool player(Image: Getty Images)
Ex-Liverpool and Germany midfielder Didi Hamann is convinced his fellow countryman Florian Wirtz is making a wise choice by opting for the Reds over other prospective clubs. Wirtz is anticipated to join Liverpool in a record-breaking deal, valued at more than £85m.
"Florian Wirtz has made a decision. I believe it's the right one," the Champions League victor shared with Sky Sports Germany.
"There's a lot going on at Liverpool under Arne Slot. They're set to sign, or are keen to sign, two or three other players, from what I gather. That's why I reckon Wirtz has made a very sound decision."
Former Reds star eyed by Wrexham
Danny Ings' time at Anfield was blighted by injuries
Danny Ings' time at Anfield was blighted by injuries(Image: PA)
Ex-Liverpool forward Danny Ings is among the free agents being considered by Wrexham following their promotion to the Championship.
The England international will be leaving West Ham this summer after a two-and-a-half-year stint in East London.
As per The Mail, Ings is one of two Hammers rumoured to be making a move to North Wales, along with left-back Aaron Cresswell.
Phil Parkinson's team have also been linked with a hefty salary offer for Fulham skipper Tom Cairney, although the Scotsman might still stay put at Craven Cottage.
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Ings, 32, found himself sidelined in his last season with West Ham, managing just one league start.
He failed to make an appearance in any of the final 10 matches under Graham Potter's management, and was even absent from the matchday squad for six of those games.