Frank Christian
With Liverpool nearing an agreement for Bayer Leverkusen’s midfielder Florian Wirtz, they might see another player depart as Bayern Munich gears up for a potential transfer.
The German national, Wirtz, is anticipated to be another name leaving Bayer Leverkusen this summer, especially with Xabi Alonso making a return to Real Madrid.
His teammate, Jeremie Frimpong, is also close to a move to Premier League champions under Arne Slot as the coach seeks a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Reports suggest Bayern Munich have recognized their failure to secure Wirtz, as the 22-year-old seems to favor a move to Anfield. Consequently, they may turn their attention to an existing Liverpool player.
Wirtz’s entry at Liverpool will necessitate a tactical change by Slot, with more departures likely, including Darwin Nunez and possibly Diogo Jota in the coming months.
According to the Daily Mirror, Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is planning a bid for Cody Gakpo, as the current Liverpool forward might be affected by Wirtz’s signing at Anfield.
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Gakpo played an integral role in Slot’s inaugural season at Liverpool, contributing to 25 goals over 49 matches across all tournaments, but the club is investigating various avenues to finance Wirtz’s acquisition.
Bayer Leverkusen hopes to secure a significant sum of £100m [$135m] upfront, with an additional £25m [$34m] based on performance-related incentives throughout his contract.
Gakpo’s existing deal at Liverpool extends until 2028, and they are prepared to ask for approximately £75m [$101m] if they consider a surprise sale.
While Slot isn’t actively seeking to offload the 26-year-old, his market value surpasses that of Nunez, Jota, and Luis Diaz, which may influence the club’s decision-making.
If Liverpool refuses to part with Gakpo, Bayern Munich might still target other Premier League talent, with Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma also on their radar.
Liverpool Updates and Related Mentions
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