Bayern Munich and Real Madrid stars react to Florian Wirtz’s Liverpool message
Florian Wirtz caught the attention of several footballing stars across Europe as Liverpool prepare for their pre-season tour of Hong Kong.
Arne Slot experienced an incredible first season in England, winning the Premier League title at ease, but supporters were left wanting more after being knocked out of all other competitions.
The Carabao Cup could have been added to the list, but having lost to Newcastle United in the final at Wembley Stadium, the Dutchman is clearly eager to achieve more in his second term.
Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike have all been added to the squad is a major spending spree, and Football Insider understands Liverpool lodged a £130million bid for Alexander Isak.
Isak is now pushing for a Newcastle exit, which has excited fans back at Anfield, but any deal will not come cheap or simple after playing such a key role in Eddie Howe’s plans in recent seasons.
Florian Wirtz all smiles on pre-season tour
Taking to Instagram (24 July), Wirtz wrote: “Good first days in Hong Kong,” sharing images from the Reds’ pre-season training, capturing the attention of several footballing stars.
Teammates Virgil van Dijk, Frimpong, Kerkez, and Ryan Gravenberch all liked the post, being joined by Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger and Bayern Munich’s injured Jamal Musiala.
Liverpool to achieve more success after huge spending spree
Football Insider verdict
Supporters are already shocked by the amount of money being spent by the Reds this summer, and it could continue over the coming weeks after the deals which have already been completed.
After getting knocked out of the Champions League and FA Cup at the early stages, Liverpool are clearly aiming for more than just one trophy next season.
New deals for Mohamed Salah and Van Dijk will be very key to success next term, but so will keeping Ibrahima Konate and Cody Gakpo, both of whom have been linked with exits.
Mick Brown told Football Insider that Liverpool will relax their price tag on Darwin Nunez as the summer transfer window drags on, with Bayern Munich interested in fellow winger, Luis Diaz.
Jarell Quansah, Caoimhin Kelleher, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have all found new homes since the window opened, and there could be many more before the summer is out.
Slot is clearly putting his own spin on the team, having taken over from Jurgen Klopp, and if current trends continue, they will be the team to beat across all competitions.