The Reds have secured Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz for a British-record £116 million, right-back Jeremie Frimpong for £29.5 million, and Bournemouth’s left-back Milos Kerkez for £40 million, signaling an ambitious overhaul under Slot’s leadership.
These moves, confirmed in early July 2025, have ignited excitement among fans, with social media posts on X buzzing about Liverpool’s intent to dominate. However, the club’s transfer activity may not be done, with rumors swirling about potential further additions like Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak.
Florian Wirtz, a 22-year-old German attacking midfielder, is the headline acquisition. Described as one of Germany’s finest talents, Wirtz played a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s unbeaten 2023/24 Bundesliga and domestic cup double under Xabi Alonso, becoming the club’s youngest-ever debutant and goalscorer.
His versatility as a No. 10, false nine, or left-sided attacker, combined with 18 goals and 20 assists in 38 Bundesliga matches last season, makes him a transformative signing. Wirtz’s five-year deal, secured after Liverpool outmaneuvered Manchester City and Bayern Munich, is seen as a statement of intent, with fans on X hailing it as a “game-changer” for Slot’s attacking setup alongside Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz.
Jeremie Frimpong, a 24-year-old Dutch right-back, joins from Leverkusen after Liverpool activated his £29.5 million release clause on May 30, 2025. Frimpong, who expressed his eagerness to join, saying, “It was a no-brainer,” brings dynamism to the right flank with his attacking prowess, having notched nine goals and 12 assists in the Bundesliga last season.
His arrival compensates for the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid on June 1, 2025, and offers a more attack-minded option than Conor Bradley. Fans have praised Frimpong’s pace and flair, with some on X calling him “the perfect Slot signing” for his high-pressing, wing-back style.
Milos Kerkez, a 21-year-old Hungarian left-back, completes the trio, signed from Bournemouth for £40 million. Kerkez, who impressed with three assists in 28 Premier League games for the Cherries in 2024/25, underwent a medical in early July and signed a long-term contract.
His arrival addresses Liverpool’s need for a long-term successor to Andy Robertson, whose form dipped last season. Kerkez’s aggressive defending and ability to “bomb down the flank,” as noted by Sports Mole, aligns with Slot’s system, and fans are excited about his potential to lock down the left side for years to come.
These signings, totaling £185.5 million, mark a shift from Liverpool’s cautious 2024 transfer window, where only Federico Chiesa was added. The club also finalized the £25 million signing of Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, agreed in 2024 but joining this summer, and snapped up Hungarian goalkeeper Armin Pecsi from Puskas Akademia for £1.5 million as a third-choice option.
However, the departure of Caoimhin Kelleher to Brentford for £18 million and Jarell Quansah to Leverkusen has raised eyebrows, with Liverpool’s non-homegrown player quota now full, necessitating sales to register new signings for the Premier League.
Despite the excitement, John Aldridge’s earlier warnings about retaining key players like Luis Diaz and Darwin Núñez resonate. Diaz, with his 18.3% shot conversion rate, remains crucial, and Aldridge’s belief in Núñez’s potential under Slot suggests the Uruguayan could stay despite his cryptic “sadness” comment and interest from Napoli and Al-Hilal.
Meanwhile, posts on X and reports from July 18, 2025, indicate Liverpool are advancing talks for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike (£70-80 million) and have been linked with Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, though Newcastle’s firm stance and Isak’s £90 million valuation complicate matters. A potential swap deal involving Núñez for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has also surfaced, though Osimhen is not a top priority.
Liverpool’s transfer activity reflects their ambition to maintain their Premier League dominance after a 20th title in 2024/25. With a pre-season tour featuring friendlies against AC Milan in Hong Kong and Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan, and a Premier League opener against Tottenham, Slot’s revamped squad—bolstered by Wirtz, Frimpong, and Kerkez—has fans dreaming of an “era of dominance,” as one X post put it. However, balancing financial regulations and squad harmony will be key as Liverpool navigate a busy transfer window.
