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The transfer season is well and truly upon us.

It has already been reported that Florian Wirtz has agreed a contract with Liverpool until 2030.

But now David Ornstein has revealed that Arne Slot met with transfer target Rayan Cherki last week – a pre-scheduled meeting before the prospect of Wirtz became real for the Anfield club:

“It can be disclosed that Arne Slot left his holiday last week and flew to the south of France to meet Lyon’s Rayan Cherki,” the Athletic journalist wrote in the Transfer DealSheet.

“Liverpool are committed to Wirtz, though that doesn’t stop them performing due diligence on other options and preparing for all outcomes.”

“The Cherki discussions were scheduled before the Wirtz chase accelerated and it is normal to proceed with such conversations while your priority signing is not complete and multiple plates are spinning.”

“Wirtz was also targeted by Manchester City and Bayern Munich?
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