Liverpool transfer news: Florian Wirtz hint offered as Luis Diaz contract decision made

Liverpool continue their pursuit of Florian Wirtz but the German is set to cost huge sums whilst a decision is also made on the future of Luis Diaz with his contract winding down

Liverpool continue to be the most active of the top clubs in this summer’s transfer window as they look to build on their champion squad. Off the back of Premier League success they’ve already signed Jeremie Frimpong.

The full-back has come in from Bayer Leverkusen and will fill the void left by Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Reds now want to add his former team-mate Florian Wirtz, but it will take a British record fee to get him to Anfield.

Liverpool and Arne Slot want to add more firepower to their frontline but it would take more than £120million to land Wirtz. Other attackers have also been linked as the Reds look to make up for their quiet period 12 months ago.

More defensive additions are also expected and Slot admitted at the end of the season that the club would look to improve their squad where the opportunities arose and they continue to attack the market. Here’s the latest news from Anfield.

Diaz stance clear

Liverpool have no intention of selling Luis Diaz this summer. The 28-year-old has just two years left on his current contract and he has been linked with moves away from Anfield.

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Saudi Pro League sides Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal have both been linked with him as well as Spanish giants Barcelona. But Liverpool maintain they have had no contact about his availability. However there are also no plans to open contract talks yet with Diaz, which may be fuelling the exit talk.

He remains an important figure for Arne Slot and scored 17 goals last season in all competitions, but new additions to the frontline could see the landscape change for several players.

Wirtz saga ‘not bothering’ player

Julian Nagelsmann insists that Wirtz was fine to play for Germany in their Nations League clash with Portugal despite ongoing talk over his future.

He insists negotiations over a blockbuster switch to Liverpool aren’t distracting the playmaker. The Reds have so far seen two bids rejected by the Bundesliga outfit, who value Wirtz at a staggering £126m.

Nagelsmann said: “Flo will play [against Portugal]. I don’t sense any fear of injury or anything with him. He’s a competitor who wants to play and be successful with us. I didn’t notice that the situation was bothering him. I think it’s perfectly normal for every player, coach, whatever, to have one or two thoughts when a transfer is imminent. I think that’s part of it.”

Reds confident on Kerkez

Liverpool are increasingly confident of signing Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, according to Sky Sports. The 21-year-old will be allowed to leave for £40m and personal terms aren’t expected to be an issue.

Manchester City were also keen on the Hungary international but have shifted their focus to Wolves defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, which has freed the Reds to go after the Cherries star. Bournemouth have already lost one defender this summer after Dean Huijsen joined Real Madrid for £50m but are poised to lose another of their key men following a stellar season.

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