Curtis Jones makes Florian Wirtz prediction as Reds lead the chase for £87m star

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From underperforming stars to figuring out how to maximise the potential of his top players, it could be argued that the Dutchman is facing his first significant test since arriving at Anfield in the summer of 2024.READ MORE: Marc Guehi opens up on what happened after failed £35m Liverpool transferREAD MORE: Hugo Ekitike injury latest as major Liverpool hint dropped for ChelseaFrom Marc Guehi's views on his failed transfer to the Reds to Curtis Jones' thoughts on Wirtz, the ECHO examines all the latest news emerging from Anfield.Guehi makes his feelings clearPalace captain Guehi has asserted that his main focus is on his club after his transfer deadline day move to Liverpool fell through. Palace defeated Liverpool on penalties in the Community Shield and then 2-1 in the league on Saturday.Guehi's tenure at Selhurst Park appears to be drawing to a close, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season and no signs of a renewal on the horizon.

Ahead of Palace's Europa Conference League match against Dynamo Kyiv on Thursday, Guehi addressed his future during the pre-match press briefing."I don't have much to say, to be honest," he said regarding his future plans. As long as the team is where it needs to be I'm happy."Liverpool links to Michael Olise growThe buzz around Liverpool's potential move for ex-Palace star Olise continues to grow, following his impressive tally of five goals and six assists in nine appearances for Bayern Munich this term.

They report that Liverpool are even willing to shell out £87.1 million to secure the winger's services at Anfield.Bayern, however, are keen to tie down Olise to a new contract, despite him earning £200,000 a week, which is below what the top earners at the Bundesliga outfit make.Bayern Munich's director of football, Mac Eberl, has confidently spoken about Michael Olise's role at the club, stating: "[He] has over three and a half years left on his contract [and] will increasingly become a decisive factor in FC Bayern's game and shape the future of this team."Eberl was optimistic about securing Olise for a longer period, saying: "If it's up to us: the longer, the better."Curtis Jones makes Wirtz predictionDespite a challenging start following his £116m move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool, Wirtz is tipped by teammate Curtis Jones to find his form. He'll get goals, he'll get assists and he'll be a standout guy in the team."Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish also shared his thoughts on The Stick To Football podcast, confident that Wirtz will soon adapt to life at Anfield.When asked about Wirtz's potential improvements, Dalglish said: "The first thing he needs to do is what he's doing at the moment... once they [the Liverpool team] get on the same wavelength... by the way, that wee fella [Wirtz] he could open a can of soup."For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.