Liverpool may be growing increasingly optimistic that Florian Wirtz can soon be officially announced as their player – but he won’t be the next big name in at Anfield after Fabrizio Romano provided an update on a player due to sign that the Reds have been “speaking to for weeks”.

A deal for Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez “is going to happen” as Liverpool close in on the signing of Florian Wirtz, according to reports. The Reds have made a quick start to the summer transfer market after Arne Slot guided Liverpool to their 20th English top-flight title in his first season at Anfield.

Liverpool Smash Record FeeLiverpool fans have every reason to rejoice as the club prepares to welcome one of football’s brightest young talents, Florian Wirtz,