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Joe Cole is expecting big things from one Premier League new boy(Image: Newcastle United via Getty Image)

Joe Cole feels that Florian Wirtz is the signing of the summer in the Premier League, saying that Liverpool's acquisition of the Bayer Leverkusen star is a "massive statement".

The Reds have been the top-flight's biggest spenders after parting with close to £300million to strengthen Arne Slot's team all over the pitch.

But their domestic rivals have also invested some serious cash on new players ahead of the upcoming 2025-26 campaign.

Arsenal spent big on a deal for a striker in Viktor Gyokeres while Manchester United have a new look attack after signing Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko for significant eight-figure sums.

But Cole reckons landing Wirtz - signed for a British record £116m - is the transfer coup of the summer in the Premier League.

"Liverpool have made a massive statement," Cole told TNT Sports.

"When you see a player who can slow the game down like he can when he’s on the ball, he’s absolutely brilliant.

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"I think it’s the signing of the summer.

When was the last time Liverpool made a signing like this?

He’s just a natural footballer.

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"The more we talk about Liverpool and their new signings, I just can’t see past them for the title now.

The best have got better again and they’ve raised the bar."

Owen Hargreaves joined Cole in signing the praises of Wirtz, who hit double figures for goals and assists in the Bundesliga last term.

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