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However, 22-year-old Wirtz will trump that figure and then some when he signs on the dotted line.

Meanwhile, Wirtz is expected to be compensated generously over the course of a reported five-year contract, with Fabrizio Romano claiming that the German national will receive £200,000 per week for his efforts, plus bonuses.

Wirtz will also earn more than Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch if rumours ring true, given that the midfielders earn a salary of £150,000 per week.

Wirtz will also make more than double what England international Joe Gomez earns, with the 28-year-old centre-half on a salary of around £85,000 per week.

Fresh from winning the Premier League this season, Arne Slot has wasted no time in bolstering his squad with hopes of defending the title in 2025/26.

The Dutchman recruited full-back Jeremie Frimpong from Leverkusen on a five-year deal at the end of May after activating the 24-year-old's £29.5m release clause in the wake of Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid.

The 24-year-old has entered the last year of his contract with the Eagles, but a deal will not come cheap, as evidenced by Newcastle United seeing four bids rejected for him last summer.

Florian Wirtz will earn far more than Luis Diaz(Image: AP)

Tottenham, meanwhile, have reportedly offered a package worth up to £70m to entice Guehi to north London in January, but saw their advances pushed back.

Wirtz's arrival comes as Liverpool may look to break their own record transfer twice in the same summer, with Slot reportedly keen on signing Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

The Swedish national has set the Premier League alight since making his way to St.

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