Latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip with updates on Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz and Ajax defender Jorrel Hato
Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen
Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen(Image: Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Liverpool do not have long to wait before the first phase of the summer transfer window closes. The Reds have until Tuesday evening to complete any transfer business before the window closes for almost a week.
Jeremie Frimpong and Armin Pecsi are the two new signings completed by Liverpool so far this summer. The Reds are continuing to be linked with a host of potential new signings ahead of their Premier League title defence next term.
It's not just new arrivals who are tipped to move to Anfield this summer but also potential departures. In the last few weeks, there has also been speculation about existing members of the Liverpool squad.
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Here, the ECHO takes a look at some of the latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip that has emerged over the last 24 hours.
Florian Wirtz 'offer expected'
German news outlet Sport Bild have provided an update on Liverpool's quest to sign Florian Wirtz.
The report claims that Leverkusen are expecting a "final written offer" from the Reds to try and sign Wirtz this summer. It has been stated that both clubs are "significantly closer" to reaching an agreement for the Germany international.
The ECHO recently reported that Liverpool had made a £113million bid to sign Wirtz. However, Leverkusen are thought to value the 22-year-old at a fee closer to £126million, with negotiations continuing between the two clubs.
Jorrel Hato update
Liverpool are once again being linked with a move for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato.
According to Caught Offside, the Reds are in the running to sign Hato, but Chelsea are seemingly the favourites to land the defender. It has been reported that the Londoners have opened talks to sign Hato, who is valued at around 50million (£42million).
The report also claims that Liverpool will face competition from Arsenal and Newcastle, as well as Chelsea, for the signing of Hato this summer.