Chelsea were in talks to sign Michael Olise last summer, and Liverpools £117m move for Florian Wirtz has just proved their huge mistake.

The deal, reportedly to cost over $150 million dollars, gives reigning Premier League champions Liverpool a marquee playmaker with versatility across the attacking parts of the pitch.

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.

Aage Fjortoft says Bayern Munich fans will expect a big name to join the club in place of Florian Wirtz, who looks set to join Liverpool.

Manchester United and Liverpool will rival Chelsea in the race to sign Lyon starlet Malick Fofana. Fofana emerged as one of Lyon’s brightest young stars following his arrival from Gent in January 2024, making 41 appearances across all competitions with 11 goals and six assists to his name.

Jeremie Frimpong has reacted to Florian Wirtz on social media as the German playmaker closes in on following his former Bayer Leverkusen teammate to Liverpool.

Florian Wirtz shared a holiday photograph with Jeremie Frimpong ahead of completing his move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool.