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2 days ago | empireofthekop.com | Peter Jones

Liverpool’s pursuit of Florian Wirtz has taken another step forward after a senior figure in German football admitted we are now actively negotiating with Bayer Leverkusen over a transfer. Rudi Voller, the German FA’s sporting director, was speaking to DAZN when he confirmed the 22-year-old midfielder’s desire to move to Anfield — and crucially, that talks are already underway. “It’s no secret that he’d like to go to Liverpool,” Voller said, via Sport1.

2 days ago | empireofthekop.com | Peter Jones

Liverpool’s long-standing interest in Anthony Gordon remains alive — but there’s one major factor holding us back. As reported by Fraser Fletcher for TEAMtalk, our move for the Newcastle winger is serious, but it hinges entirely on the future of Luis Diaz. Gordon, 24, is a lifelong Liverpool supporter and would jump at the chance to join Arne Slot’s side this summer.

2 days ago | empireofthekop.com | Peter Jones

Liverpool fans hoping for a summer of serious ambition have been handed a major boost by a leading football finance expert. Kieran Maguire, speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside, shared an astonishing verdict on our financial situation and what that means for the upcoming transfer window. According to Maguire: “Liverpool are in an excellent financial position.

3 days ago | empireofthekop.com | Peter Jones

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has praised Arne Slot’s first season in charge and dropped a pointed comment about one of the top names linked with us this summer. Speaking with TNT Sports, the former midfielder gave his verdict on our title-winning season and offered subtle encouragement for our next steps in the transfer window. “The rumours swirling around really good talented players” didn’t go unmentioned — and neither did a name many fans will be hoping is next through the door.

3 days ago | empireofthekop.com | Peter Jones

Speculation over the future of one of our title-winning forwards has once again reared its head this summer — but the club’s stance is now clear. Paul Joyce of The Times has reported that Liverpool have “received no expressions of interest” in Luis Diaz, and are “not actively looking to sell” the Colombian. Despite repeated suggestions that Al-Nassr or Barcelona could move for the 28-year-old, who scored 17 times across 50 games last season, the club are said to be “perplexed” by the situation.