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Liverpool ‘Held Conversation’ with Man City Star Before Signing Florian Wirtz in £116m Deal

Liverpool’s Wirtz Move Signals Long-Term Vision over Short-Term Sentiment Liverpool’s £100 million signing of Florian Wirtz marks more than a marquee acquisition, it’s a calculated declaration that the Premier League champions are not settling after last season’s triumph under Arne Slot. With £16 million in add-ons potentially to follow, the total package for Bayer Leverkusen’s...

Klopp praises Liverpool’s record Wirtz deal in simple message

Jurgen Klopp’s Verdict on Florian Wirtz Sums Up Liverpool’s Bold New Era Florian Wirtz arrives as Liverpool’s new centrepiece Liverpool’s summer transfer window has exploded into life with the arrival of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, a £116 million acquisition that does more than just break British transfer records. It marks a shift in tone, a...

Pep Guardiola Confirms he ‘Asked for Permission’ from Jurgen Klopp Over Liverpool Move

Pep Guardiola’s Surprise Move for Lijnders Raises Eyebrows Among Liverpool Faithful Manchester City are once again preparing to make headlines on the global stage, this time representing the Premier League at the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. While Liverpool and Arsenal enjoy a rare full summer off after finishing first...

Champions League Line-Up: Who Joins Liverpool in 2025

Liverpool's Champions League Rivals Amid Evolving European Landscape The curtain is slowly rising on another Champions League campaign, and Liverpool are already centre stage. With 29 clubs confirmed for the 2025–26 edition of Europe’s most prestigious competition, the storylines are beginning to form, and the cast is nearly complete. Premier League’s Six Strong in Europe Liverpool’s place...

“A Position Of Strength” Trev Downey on the Wirtz deal

Florian Wirtz to Liverpool: A New Era Begins at Anfield Wirtz’s Move Signals Liverpool’s Statement of Intent In what could become the biggest transfer of the summer, Liverpool have reportedly agreed a British record-breaking deal to sign German international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. According to trusted journalists David Ornstein and Paul Joyce, the fee is...

David Lynch Explains Florian Wirtz’s Liverpool Move

Liverpool’s Elite Move for Florian Wirtz Signals a Bold New Era Florian Wirtz Deal Shows Liverpool Are Shopping Top Shelf Liverpool supporters woke up to a seismic shift on Friday the 13th. Contrary to superstition, it proved a day of jubilation as the club confirmed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz. As revealed on...

How Liverpool Beat Bayern Munich and Man City in the Race to Sign Florian Wirtz

Why Florian Wirtz Chose Liverpool Over Bayern Munich and Manchester City Florian Wirtz has made the footballing world sit up and take notice. Turning down Bayern Munich and Manchester City, he has chosen Liverpool for reasons rooted in ambition, prestige and belief. While others offered riches, Liverpool offered responsibility. Reports suggest Wirtz has taken a...

Tony Evans Column: New Era at Anfield Feels Stable and Serious

Tony Evans Column: Slot Leads Liverpool Into a New Phase This is an abridged version; the full article is available on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page: This is a great time to be a Liverpool fan. After more than 60 years of going to matches, I can say that with confidence. It is not...

Liverpool Early ‘Favourites’ to Win the Premier League Title After Wirtz Signing

Liverpool’s Title Defence Takes Shape with Wirtz Pursuit Liverpool are not resting on their laurels. After Arne Slot's remarkable debut season which saw the Reds reclaim the Premier League title, the club’s transfer strategy this summer is signalling something stronger than mere ambition — it is a declaration of dominance. Central to this is the reported...

From Liverpool to Man City: James Pearce Reveals the Story Behind Lijnders Joining Pep Guardiola

Lijnders to City: A Tactical Coup That Could Reshape Rivalries When Pep Lijnders left Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp just over a year ago, few would have predicted his next move would lead directly to the most intense of footballing rivalries. But football, like life, never follows a linear script. James Pearce’s detailed and revealing piece for...