David Ornstein Insight on Wirtz and Kerkez Transfers | OneFootball

Liverpool Transfers: Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez on Reds’ Radar as Summer Plans Accelerate

Champions Focused on Strengthening

Liverpool’s coronation as Premier League champions came nearly a month ago, the title clinched in emphatic style with a 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham. As they prepare to lift the trophy at Anfield following their season finale against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace, attention has naturally turned to the summer transfer window.

Arne Slot, having succeeded Jürgen Klopp, already has the supporters dreaming of a new era, and early signs suggest it will be a bold one. With midfield creativity top of the agenda, Liverpool look set to make a marquee move that could redefine their attacking shape.

Wirtz Set to Break Records

All signs now point towards Florian Wirtz becoming a Liverpool player. The 22-year-old Bayer Leverkusen playmaker has been long admired across Europe, yet Liverpool appear poised to outmanoeuvre both Bayern Munich and Manchester City to secure his signature.

David Ornstein, reporting from Anfield on NBC Sports, delivered a significant update. “Florian Wirtz, the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker, it was assumed that he would go to Bayern Munich or to Manchester City, but it now looks like Liverpool are going to win the race,” he said. The fee is expected to break the club’s transfer record, with Wirtz becoming the most expensive German player in history.

“They are in an increasingly strong position because he wants to join them, and they’re ready to pay significant finances, it would be a club-record signing,” Ornstein added.

Wirtz’s arrival would not only bolster Liverpool’s attacking options, but could also help redefine how Slot deploys his midfield. Don Hutchison recently highlighted this tactical angle, saying Wirtz “will be one of the most exciting Liverpool signings in recent years once the deal is confirmed.”

Kerkez in Slot’s Plans

Liverpool’s summer business may not stop there. AFC Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez is another name gaining traction, with the Hungarian international identified as Slot’s preferred choice at left-back.

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“ Milos Kerkez of Bournemouth, the left-back, heavily linked with Liverpool, I think we can see that ramp up in the coming days,” said Ornstein. At just 21, Kerkez represents both a long-term solution and immediate competition in a position that has required depth.

With Jeremie Frimpong also reportedly close to joining, Liverpool’s recruitment team appears to be executing a well-planned and aggressive start to the Slot era.

Bright Future Beyond the Parade

Lifting the title is a celebration of the past nine months, but for Liverpool, the work is already underway to ensure that next season starts with even more intent. The club’s strategic approach to transfers, combined with Slot’s fresh influence, has the potential to shape a dynamic new chapter at Anfield.