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As for Florian Wirtz, despite reports in Germany that he spoke to Liverpool representatives in midweek, Liverpool.com understands no in-person meeting took place on Tuesday.

The Reds do hold interest in the 22-year-old but given the expectation that he will remain in Germany, and Leverkusen's asking price, a move seems unlikely for Wirtz.

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That hasn't stopped the plethora of reports and rumors that have surrounded both players, something Slot addressed on Friday.

"I think it is going to be a boring answer.

We are always looking to strengthen the squad."

Speaking earlier on Friday, outgoing Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso said he is not taking the recent rumors seriously.

"Flo is one of the top players in the world," the former Liverpool midfielder said in a press conference.

It's normal in football that there are rumors, especially with such a special player.

"There were rumors [in the past}, there are rumors today, and there will be rumors in the future

You need to deal with them and not take them too seriously

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