Liverpool backed to smash transfer record again after Florian Wirtz verdict
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Liverpool shattered the British transfer fee record for a second time this summer on deadline day, securing Alexander Isak from Newcastle for a whopping £125 million ($168.8 million).
This followed hot on the heels of the £116 million ($156.9 million) acquisition of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen; Liverpool will only stump up all that cash if add-ons are met.
These transactions were part of a staggering spending spree by the Reds in their bid to retain their Premier League title.
Now, there are whispers that Liverpool might break the transfer record for a third time within a year.
Rumor has it that it wouldn't be a "great surprise" if Liverpool were to table a £138 million ($186.4 million) offer for Bayern Munich's Michael Olise next year.
Absolut Fussball suggests it would be equally unsurprising if City and Paris Saint-Germain were to follow suit
Michael Olise continues to be linked with Liverpool
The outlet also speculates that Real Madrid is keeping a close eye on the France international.
There's an understanding that next summer's World Cup could see the former Crystal Palace player's market value rise above its current estimated £86 million ($116.2 million), especially given Olise's impressive tally of five goals across six matches for club and country this season.
Hamann's take on Wirtz
Dietmar Hamann has called the first four performances of Florian Wirtz in a Liverpool jersey "pretty average."
The ex-Reds midfielder told Sports Mole: "His confidence is obviously affected by the average start he's had to his Liverpool career."
Hamann continued: "He said in an interview that he might need a few more games