Florian Wirtz is the subject of transfer interest from Bayern Munich and Liverpool, and his Bayer Leverkusen teammates would seemingly prefer him to join the latter

It is the same kind of attacking freedom that was afforded to Trent Alexander-Arnold during Jurgen Klopp's time at Anfield, with the Reds' No.66 regularly absolved of the same defensive responsibilities as his peers, particularly Andy Robertson, due to his proficiency in attack

Liverpool and Bayern Munich are the two final clubs in the race for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz after Manchester City decided to pull out.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot kept his cards close to his chest when asked about an imminent move for Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong.

Kerkez’s price has been set at £45m and given the interest in the player Bournemouth will expect their valuation to be met. His contract runs until 2028 and there is no release clause in the deal, lessening the need for the Cherries to sell as they plot their own recruitment drive to support head coach Andoni Iraola.

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Despite leading the game twice through goals from Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool would fall to defeat after Jack Hinshelwood's late strike was confirmed as onside after a VAR check. Asked what he learned about his side after the match, Slot explained how "close margins" made all the difference.