Liverpool Nears Record £125m Florian Wirtz Bid Amid Summer Transfer Shakeup

Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, are preparing for their title defense with a busy summer transfer window including confirmed signings like Jeremie Frimpong and potential deals for Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez. However, Jamie Carragher has expressed skepticism that Slot will wield the same control over transfers as his predecessor Jurgen Klopp, noting that Liverpool's management now appears more willing to sell key players like Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz if suitable offers arise. Carragher highlighted that Klopp previously had greater influence to retain star players, but the current structure, with old transfer officials reinstated, suggests a shift toward more business-driven decisions. This evolving approach may lead to surprising exits as Liverpool aims to maintain a competitive and lean squad capable of contending domestically and in Europe. Carragher also recounted a past Liverpool pre-season anecdote illustrating how club culture and management styles have changed over time. Meanwhile, some Liverpool players who were once central under Klopp, such as Harvey Elliott, are seeing reduced roles under Slot, signaling a changing team hierarchy.