Liverpool latest: Struggling star handed fresh deadline as next transfer plan 'emerges'

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Learn moreSky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving members £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more.Florian Wirtz given Christmas deadlineFlorian Wirtz has been warned that he may only have until Christmas to prove his value at Liverpool or risk being sidelined by Arne Slot. However, no Premier League player has created more chances for his team-mates across all competitions this season than the 22-year-old.But former Liverpool star Dietmar Hamann believes patience is beginning to wear thin with his fellow countryman.

There was a lot of luck involved, too."It's not entirely his fault, but he needs to make sure he decides a game or two, scores a goal, or provides assists between now and Christmas."Something has to happen with him now. Speaking to the BBC recently, the 23-year-old admitted his number one target is winning the title with the club in his first season, explaining this was the driving force behind his move to Merseyside.Asked about his biggest career aspiration, Ekitike said: "Difficult because I want to achieve so much in my career, but right now, the Premier League with Liverpool.

To win the league with Liverpool would be class."Ekitike will be desperate for his side to get back on track, especially after his ban meant he couldn't help the team against Palace. The striker had fired home the winner for Liverpool against Southampton in the Carabao Cup, but was then shown a second yellow card for removing his shirt during his celebration.Slot expressed his frustration with the forward after the red card, branding it 'stupid' and 'needless' when addressing Ekitike's actions in his post-match media briefing.