Liverpool, Florian Wirtz
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In what continues to be a busy summer for Liverpool, one story that briefly set pulses racing was an enquiry from Turkish giants Galatasaray regarding goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany was first to break the news, revealing that Galatasaray had made a “concrete enquiry” for Liverpool’s No.1 just weeks ago.
Caoimhin Kelleher is another one of the Reds’ long-serving players who has exited Anfield this summer, with the Irishman looking to earn himself a first-team spot at Brentford. However, after the latest rumour to have emerged from Anfield, he may be regretting his choice to make the move to the Bees.
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Napoli are said to have thrown their hat into the ring for Darwin, and with previous reports having said that he would prefer to stay in Europe, perhaps Nunez will be the next player to follow in Scott McTominay’s footsteps and learn about the joy of Neapolitan tomatoes.
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After several rejected bids, Liverpool have now agreed a deal to sign Wirtz for a whopping €136.3 million (£116.1 million, $157.8 million)—making Wirtz the most expensive sale in Bundesliga history and setting him up to break the Premier League transfer record if all add-ons are met.
But one thing remained the same as Wednesday night - and that was Liverpool FC fans' seal of approval for The Boss when he delivered a special announcement at the stadium. The star addressed his L4 surroundings as he referenced Liverpool FC's Premier League title win. He told the crowd at Anfield: "Come on! Is this the house of champions or what?"
Liverpool Under-21s head coach Barry Lewtas is leaving the club after 12 years of service. Lewtas has aspirations of becoming a manager at senior level and believes the time is right to pursue “a new adventure”.
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