Liverpool news: Joelinton transfer problem arises as Reds eye repeat of Wirtz heist
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Learn moreA disjointed defence of their Premier League title and impending exit of two club legends means Liverpool will likely be in for yet another huge summer. However, as is the case with football, the sport moves on and quick.Plans will surely be in place to bolster Arne Slot's squad for next season - that is if he remains in his role - with glaring holes in the makeup of his team hampering much of the campaign.Mirror Football takes a look at the indirect role Newcastle midfielder Joelinton could play in Liverpool's summer plans with the club potentially aiming to pull off a repeat of Florian Wirtz's transfer.Joelinton's transfer impact on RedsLiverpool's decision not to replace Luis Diaz last summer and the impending exit of Mohamed Salah means signing wingers this summer is of utmost importance.
One winger that has been linked with a move to Anfield is Hoffenheim starlet Bazoumana Toure.According to Sky Sports Germany, the 20-year-old is a potential target thanks to his impressive debut campaign in the Bundesliga with three goals and 11 assists to his name in 27 games across all competitions.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! That honour is currently held by Joelinton, who was sold for £40million by the Bundesliga side when signing for Newcastle in 2019.Because of the Brazilian's hefty price tag, Hoffenheim have raised the bar on their demands when negotiating with Premier League clubs.
It means Liverpool will have to pay more than the £40m Newcastle did for Joelinton to sign Toure.Discussing his future, Hoffenheim sporting director Andreas Schicker said: "Bazou has developed very well. With him, it's like this: if there's interest – which you can tell because he delivers week after week – then it has to be in a league that Hoffenheim hasn't seen before."Possible repeat of Wirtz heistLiverpool's signing of Florian Wirtz last season was special for various reasons.