Liverpool are showing real ambition in the market ahead of the summer transfer window. The Merseyside giants are keen to make a real splash for a top star, but it appears the race is likely to be far more complicated as previously anticipated.
Arne Slot does not want to stand still, and is keen to add stardust to his team to take them to the next level after winning the Premier League this season.
The Liverpool manager is pushing to add more flair, goals and creativity to the team, and Liverpool are prepared to make a bold move or two to help the Dutchman realise his vision.
Sporting director Richard Hughes has been in talks with agents and players, but it appears one of their more ambitious moves could be thwarted this summer.
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Bayern Munich provide indications of where a top Reds target will end up
Florian Wirtz has emerged as a surprise top target for Liverpool, and Arne Slot has already been in conversations with the player.
The Reds are ahead of Manchester City in the race to sign him despite Pep Guardiola promising him that he would be the natural successor to Kevin De Bruyne if he moves to the Etihad.
Hughes has been in talks with his representatives, but Bayer Munich director Uli Hoeness has indicated that the Bavarians remain the favourites to land him.
He raged at the reporters who were suggesting that the attacking midfielder could move to the Premier League this summer.
“What am I supposed to tell you now?”, Hoeness snapped back at reporters when asked about Florian Wirtz.
“You’ve been writing nonsense for weeks about him going to Manchester City, even though he was at Liverpool.”
Bayern Munich have already agreed on a contract with the player and remain certain about signing him this summer.
