Anfield (Picture by Jess Hornby/Getty Photographs)
Milos Kerkez (Picture by Ryan Pierse/Getty Photographs)
Florian Wirtz (Picture by Pau Barrena/Getty Photographs)
Liverpool are about to welcome a file signing to Kirkby – but it surely’s what occurs after that which might outline our summer time.
Pre-season coaching begins quickly below Arne Slot, with the primary pleasant set for 13 July.
However based on Lewis Steele of Mail Sport, the subsequent 48 hours could possibly be much more essential off the pitch.
Writing on X, Steele mentioned: “Large 48 hours for Liverpool as file signing Florian Wirtz is jetting to England (don’t get used to this climate, mate) to finish his signing right now/tomorrow, then Milos Kerkez ought to get completed within the subsequent week.”
That may see us observe up the deal already agreed for Florian Wirtz with a transfer for Milos Kerkez – a 21-year-old full-back seen by many as a long-term successor to Andy Robertson.
Steele added: “Subsequent up: stability the books with gross sales and go for a No 9/CB.”
The following few weeks will transfer quick, and whereas supporters can be thrilled on the prospect of a brand new ahead, there’s additionally some uncertainty.
With main names like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Caoimhin Kelleher already gone, we’re getting into a summer time of actual transition – even after profitable the league.
As Steven Gerrard famously mentioned on TNT Sports activities although, it’s greatest to repair the roof whereas the solar is shining.
Wirtz, Kerkez, No.9… however Robertson choice might form all of it
One participant to observe intently is Andy Robertson, who has held our left-back spot since 2017.
Steele famous: “The massive conundrum that must be solved over the approaching week is Andy Robertson.
“Noises from Madrid yesterday was that Atletico had been assured he would signal for them however instructed nothing completed, he’s nonetheless making his thoughts up, positively no club-to-club settlement.”
It’s a fragile one. If Robertson leaves, it seemingly retains Kostas Tsimikas at Liverpool, the place he’s been joyful as a squad possibility. But when our No.26 stays, then a sale of the Greek worldwide would possibly observe.
And whereas that state of affairs unfolds, consideration is already shifting to the frontline.
Followers will seemingly be most enthusiastic about the potential for a brand new No.9, particularly given the unsure futures of each Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, who proceed to be linked with summer time exits.
Including a striker to compete with or change our present choices is now seen as a serious precedence.
Slot will need readability on the squad earlier than we head to the USA in late July.
That is the sort of window that may form the subsequent few years. It’s quick, it’s daring, and it’s occurring now.
You may view the Liverpool replace by way of @LewisSteele_ on X:
The massive conundrum that must be solved over the approaching week is Andy Robertson.
Noises from Madrid yesterday was that Atletico had been assured he would signal for them however instructed nothing completed, he’s nonetheless making his thoughts up, positively no club-to-club settlement.
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— Lewis Steele (@LewisSteele_) June 19, 2025
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