Florian Wirtz is set to join Liverpool this summer, although an official announcement is yet to be made.

The total fee, inclusive of add-ons, will set a new Premier League record at $157 million.

Leverkusen tried to drive a hard bargain over the fee, but Wirtz is expected to kick off the 2025-26 season as a Liverpool player - and for less than the fee initially asked by the selling club.



Liverpool hadn't been as eager as some of its Premier League competitors to seal the deal, given it is not participating in the Club World Cup.

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Wirtz is set to become Arne Slot's third new signing this summer.

Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili have already sealed their moves, while Liverpool have offset some of their summer expenditure by selling Caoimhin Kelleher to Brentford.

Liverpool's approach stands in contrast to fellow competitors Chelsea and Manchester City, who both capitalised on the early June transfer window designed to strengthen squads for the tournament in the United States.

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Chelsea has bolstered its team for the Club World Cup, bringing in Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, and Mamadou Sarr, although Estevao Willian will only join post-tournament

The regular summer window opens on Monday, offering Premier League clubs a two-month period to enhance their line-ups before the season kicks off.


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