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We’re not even halfway through June, but already Liverpool may have pulled off the signing of the summer.

Florian Wirtz is set to join the Reds after a deal was finally agreed with Bayer Leverkusen, with Liverpool potentially breaking the British transfer record with a move that could cost around $157 million in total.

The Bundesliga side will receive a guaranteed $135.5M, while an additional $21.7M in add-ons will also be available.

Having been locked in discussions with Leverkusen for the last couple of weeks, Liverpool looks to have now landed one of the world’s most sought-after players, with Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid all having courted him before his decision to move to Anfield.

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That will come as a huge coup for Arne Slot’s side, who are making a real statement of intent ahead of next season’s Premier League title defense.

Already, Jeremie Frimpong has arrived to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Milos Kerkez looks to be the next target as Liverpool wastes no time, even after cruising to a 20th league crown.

Predictably, rival fans see such a big deal as a stick to beat Liverpool with, as if it somehow confirms any suspicions they might have that the Reds are in some way no different to the likes of City or Manchester United in the manner in which they spend their money.

The Wirtz signing though is a result of years of strategizing in the transfer market, which has enabled Liverpool to make big signings at key points over the years.



Liverpool has agreed a deal for Florian Wirtz

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With Wirtz now through the door, Kerkez will be the obvious next step, with attention now doubt turning to how the club will make back some money soon.

Darwin Nunez looks to be the big earner this summer, with interest from Saudi Arabia and Europe presenting an opportunity to claw back some serious bucks, while the likes of Kostas Tsimikas, Federico Chiesa, Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah could also be under consideration, if recent rumors are anything to go by.

In the meantime though, Liverpool fans will be basking in the glory of what may well be the biggest signing this summer - one that already looks to be the envy of its rivals.


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