Liverpool are making waves in the summer transfer market, edging closer to finalizing three pivotal signings as they aim to cement their status as Premier League and Champions League contenders for the 2025/26 season. Under Arne Slot’s leadership, the Reds have already secured a £35 million deal, while another high-profile arrival has been spotted at the AXA Training Centre, igniting excitement among fans. With a third target in advanced talks, Liverpool’s squad rebuild is taking shape, signaling their intent to dominate at home and in Europe.
The first deal, already agreed, is the £35 million transfer of Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, a 21-year-old Hungarian left-back who completed his medical on June 25, 2025. Kerkez, who started all 38 Premier League games last season, brings dynamism with two goals, six assists, and 169 ball recoveries. His 476 passes into the final third and 22 successful dribbles make him a perfect fit for Slot’s high-pressing system. The signing, facilitated by sporting director Richard Hughes, addresses uncertainties around Andy Robertson’s future and Kostas Tsimikas’ role, providing a long-term solution at left-back. Kerkez’s five-year contract until 2030 marks him as Liverpool’s most expensive full-back acquisition ever.
The second major move is the arrival of Florian Wirtz, the £116 million record-breaking signing from Bayer Leverkusen. The 21-year-old German attacking midfielder was spotted at the AXA Training Centre on June 25, 2025, training alongside Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong. Wirtz’s 18 goals and 20 assists in 49 appearances last season, combined with 104 key passes and 87 dribbles, promise to elevate Liverpool’s attack. His versatility as a No. 10 or winger aligns with Slot’s fluid 4-2-3-1, and early sessions suggest chemistry with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Fans are buzzing, with many gathering outside the training ground to welcome the “generational talent” expected to define Liverpool’s new era.
The third deal, still in advanced negotiations, targets Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres, a 26-year-old Swedish striker who scored 43 goals and provided 15 assists last season. With Liverpool cooling their interest in Newcastle’s Alexander Isak due to his £150-200 million price tag, Gyökeres’ £70-80 million valuation is more feasible. His potential arrival could offset the possible departures of Darwin Núñez and Federico Chiesa, adding firepower to an already stacked attack. Liverpool’s summer spending, now exceeding £200 million with Jeremie Frimpong’s £29.5 million signing, reflects their aggressive approach, though the £35 million sale of Jarell Quansah to Leverkusen helps balance the books. As pre-season looms, Liverpool’s transfer activity has fans dreaming of silverware.
