13 h. ago Liverpool up their bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz to £113m

German club rejected champions’ previous offerMidfielder has made clear he wants Anfield moveLiverpool have increased their offer for Florian Wirtz to £113m in an attempt to seal a club record deal for the Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder.The Premier League champions had a £109m bid for the Germany international rejected last weekend but, after further talks between the two clubs, have submitted a new package that would guarantee Leverkusen £100m plus £13m in add-ons. The offer, however, still falls short of the German club’s £126m valuation and Liverpool appear unwilling to meet their asking price. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Rayan Cherki confirms transfer is 'getting done' after Man City bid and Liverpool meeting

Manchester City have seen their opening bid for Rayan Cherki rejected but the Lyon winger insists that the transfer is 'getting done' after starring in France's dramatic 5-4 loss to Spain

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3 d. ago Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot meets with target as departing star speaks after exit

Arne Slot is wasting no time getting stuck into the transfer market after bringing in Jeremie Frimpong to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back, while Liverpool are also hopeful of signing Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz

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3 d. ago Liverpool's Arne Slot meets Rayan Cherki as backup amid Florian Wirtz transfer saga

Liverpool boss Arne Slot kept his word by meeting Rayan Cherki, but the Lyon star will know he is playing second fiddle to Florian Wirtz in the Reds' transfer plans

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3 d. ago Liverpool's Rayan Cherki agreement met amid ongoing Florian Wirtz transfer negotiations

Liverpool boss Arne Slot honoured a previous agreement to meet with Lyon star Rayan Cherki over a transfer to the Reds, but that was before their Florian Wirtz chase accelerated

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8 d. ago Florian Wirtz's Liverpool transfer takes fresh twist after Bayern Munich 'secret' meeting

Florian Wirtz is expected to seal a £126m move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window after he decided against joining Bayern Munich, who held a 'secret' meeting

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9 d. ago Lords watchdog investigates Tory peer over ‘erroneous’ travel claims

Earl of Shrewsbury is fifth peer to face an inquiry after Guardian reporting into upper houseThe House of Lords watchdog has launched an investigation into a Conservative hereditary peer who admitted he “erroneously” made claims last year for travel expenses he did not incur. He is the fifth peer to face an inquiry after Guardian reporting into the upper house.The Earl of Shrewsbury is being examined for a potential breach of rules after revelations he received reimbursement for mileage for four journeys between his home in Derbyshire and Stafford station, which he cannot have made as he was either in London or Liverpool.Ian Duncan, a Conservative peer who helped to secure a meeting with a government minister for a Canadian nuclear technology company he was advising.Richard Dannatt, a former head of the army who offered to secure meetings with ministers for undercover Guardian reporters posing as commercial clients wanting to lobby the government.David Evans of Watford, a Labour pee...

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1 week ago Transfer news LIVE: Man United meet release clause for £62.5m signing as Frimpong lands in Liverpool

Ruben Amorim could boost his squad after a disastrous season, with Wolves’ Matheus Cunha a top target, while Alexander Isak is set to stay at Newcastle, leaving Liverpool to look elsewhere

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2 w. ago Liverpool's response to Florian Wirtz 'meeting' as Arne Slot battles for £126m transfer

Liverpool and Bayern Munich are both interested in signing Florian Wirtz this summer and the Reds have responded to claims from Uli Hoeness that they have already met with the player's representatives

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2 w. ago Arne Slot eyes ‘extra weapons’ for Liverpool in transfers and tactical tweaks

Manager bemoans time-wasting tactics of opponentsLeague champions visit Brighton on MondayLiverpool will try to add “extra weapons” this summer to take the Premier League champions to the next level, Arne Slot has said. In addition to plans to strengthen the squad via the transfer market, the head coach is plotting tactical tweaks to keep the team evolving.The players were given four days off after the home draw with Arsenal but return to action on Monday night at Brighton. With top spot secured, thinking has turned to recruitment and Liverpool are set to invest this summer. Slot has been holding meetings with the sporting director, Richard Hughes, over plans to strengthen in certain areas. The Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong is a key target and the club are set to trigger his €35m (£29.5m) release clause. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Bayern Munich issue clear response to Florian Wirtz's Liverpool transfer meeting

Bayern Munich are keen on Florian Wirtz this summer but the Bayer Leverkusen star is also on the radar of Liverpool and Man City having reportedly visited England

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3 w. ago Meet Jeremie Frimpong's hot WAG as Liverpool 'open transfer talks' with Trent replacement

Liverpool have opened talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong - who could replace the outgoing Trent Alexander-Arnold and bring his gorgeous partner with him

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3 w. ago Who is Florian Wirtz – 'special' star who 'flew to UK to meet Liverpool and Man City'

It won't be the last time you hear the name Florian Wirtz this summer - with the Bayer Leverkusen star reportedly jetting to England for transfer talks

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3 w. ago Liverpool transfer news: Target eyes move after meeting Arne Slot at manager's home

Sam Beukema has been linked with a move to Liverpool for several years and he has now opened up on how he secretly met with Reds manager Arne Slot

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3 w. ago Tonight's Swansea City news as bid for midfielder rejected and Hull's Jerry Yates stance made clear

The latest news from the Swansea.com Stadium

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3 w. ago Reason Arsenal can choose to snub guard of honour at Liverpool after title race disappointment

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are set to give Liverpool a guard of honour when the two sides meet at Anfield on the final day of the Premier League season

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4 w. ago Alan Shearer tips Liverpool to sign Champions League star after meeting with Cody Gakpo

Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he will be leaving Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season - and the Reds have long been linked with his replacement

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