12 h. ago Florian Wirtz is a sure bet at Liverpool but Newcastle are gambling on Nick Woltemade | Philipp Lahm

Two of the summer’s biggest transfer moves from Germany to the Premier League are starkly contrasting prospectsWhat must a footballer who costs €80m, €100m or more be able to do and prove? He should be a promising prospect at the age of 17 to 20; occupy a clear position on the pitch; be one of the five most important players in a team; perform consistently over many years; prove himself in international competition; and be physically strong. This applies to virtually all those players in this price range: Kylian Mbappé, Neymar, Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Ousmane Dembélé.Two German footballers moved to the Premier League for such a sum in the summer. One of them meets these criteria. Florian Wirtz’s career has been impressive. He caught the football’s attention as a teenager. It was only a matter of time before he made his breakthrough. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Liverpool news: Arne Slot gets huge injury boost as Florian Wirtz in 'ultimate challenge'

Liverpool are gearing up for their return to Premier League action following the international break, with most of Arne Slot's squad now back on Merseyside

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26 h. ago Florian Wirtz's real Liverpool transfer fee emerges as Reds could cost themselves more money

Florian Wirtz joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £100m this summer, and the add-ons included in his transfer fee will be quite happily paid by the Reds

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39 h. ago Michael Ballack pulls no punches on Florian Wirtz to Liverpool transfer: 'Made no sense'

Liverpool broke the British transfer record in June to sign Florian Wirtz for an eye-watering £116million, beating Bayern Munich and Manchester City in the race for his signature

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39 h. ago Liverpool news: Reds could smash transfer record again after savage Florian Wirtz verdict

Liverpool broke the British transfer fee record twice in the summer transfer window and Arne Slot's champions are already being linked with more signings

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4 d. ago Arsenal icon gives Viktor Gyokeres and Florian Wirtz comparison – 'people aren't stupid'

EXCLUSIVE Arsenal’s summer transfer window has been lauded by a Gunners legend, who insists the club did all the business they needed to do in order to finally win another Premier League title

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4 d. ago Bayern Munich in Florian Wirtz moan as chief slams Premier League club 'playing Monopoly'

Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness has spoken out on the Bundesliga giants being beaten to the signing of Florian Wirtz by Liverpool as he slammed a Premier League club for 'playing Monopoly'

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4 d. ago Bayern Munich make Florian Wirtz claim as chief tears into Premier League club

Florian Wirtz joined Liverpool in a Premier League record move early in the summer window with Bayern Munich forced to turn their attentions to other transfer targets

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5 d. ago Liverpool star sends 'difficult' warning to Florian Wirtz after slow start to life at Anfield

German midfielder Florian Wirtz has yet to contribute to a goal following his £116m move to Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen and one of his Reds teammates has now called him out

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6 d. ago Newcastle United 'blocked deadline day transfer' after witnessing Arsenal move

Bayer Leverkusen have lost a number of key players this summer, including Florian Wirtz and Piero Hincapie, and were hoping to replace the centre-back with Newcastle defender Sven Botman

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7 d. ago Tottenham’s new era, England latest, Russo signs contract as WSL kicks off: football news – live

Football news and World Cup qualifiers buildupGet in touch! Email BarryThursday’s World Cup qualifiers. Great win for Northern Ireland, a rather difficult night for Germany and Newcastle’s new boy, Nick Woltemade.It’s time to go off to the England camp, and hear from Elliott Anderson. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Stones ruled out for England, Tottenham latest, Russo’s new deal as WSL kicks off: football news – live

Football news and World Cup qualifiers buildupGet in touch! Email LukeThursday’s World Cup qualifiers. Great win for Northern Ireland, a rather difficult night for Germany and Newcastle’s new boy, Nick Woltemade.It’s time to go off to the England camp, and hear from Elliott Anderson. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Liverpool star rejected transfer exit in second blow after Florian Wirtz snub

Florian Wirtz opted to snub a move to Bayern Munich in favour of a switch to Liverpool and it appears the Reds ruined another of the German giants’ summer transfer plans

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8 d. ago Angelo Stiller: Manchester United target reveals transfer wish after seeing Florian Wirtz join Liverpool

The Stuttgart star reportedly snubbed a move to Old Trafford this summer

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9 d. ago Mohamed Salah hits out at Liverpool fan account over 'disrespecting' Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez

Reds star unhappy with tweet unfavourably comparing duo to new signings Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak

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9 d. ago Mohamed Salah calls out fan ‘disrespect’ to former Liverpool forwards Núñez and Díaz

Winger responds to account with half a million followersPost moocked two of Liverpool’s outgoings this summerThe Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah called out a popular fan account on Wednesday for “disrespecting” former teammates Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez after a social media post mocked their departures from the club.Salah took exception to a post on X featuring images of the departed duo in black-and-white over new signings Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak with the caption: “Name a bigger upgrade in footballing history.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Mohamed Salah hits out at Liverpool fan account over 'disrespectful' social media post

Reds star unhappy with tweet unfavourably comparing Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez to new signings Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak

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1 week ago Three ways Liverpool can line up with Alexander Isak in 'title

New £130m striker now part of a lethal attack with Hugo Ekitike, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Florian Wirtz

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1 week ago Yoane Wissa to join Newcastle in astonishing deal that will total OVER £55m

Newcastle have been on the hunt for more attacking reinforcements in the knowledge that Alexander Isak would likely be sold to Liverpool, with Nick Woltemade already arriving from Stuttgart last week

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1 week ago Gary Neville gives verdict on Alexander Isak transfer after Liverpool agree £125m deal

Alexander Isak is set to seal his long-awaited move to Liverpool after the Reds agreed a £125m fee with Newcastle, who have replaced the striker with Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa

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