After acquiring some of the best young midfielders in Europe, including Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool quickly pushed for a generational change, as midfielders and veterans like Jordan Henderson and Fabinho left.
Along with the fresh players, the team has regained its athleticism in midfield, but has shifted its gaze to further strengthening.
While interest in defensive midfielders who can handle the bottom of midfield, such as Fluminense midfielder Andre, is heating up, the names of attacking midfielders who will lead the next generation are also being mentioned here and there.
Among the various targets, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz is frequently mentioned in the media. After a long layoff due to a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury, Wirtz has been in the starting lineup since the season’s opening game, leading the team with six goals and 10 assists in 19 games.
According to 90min, the German midfielder is said to want to move to Bayern Munich, but Liverpool and Manchester City have not given up on him. He is expected to stay at the club next season, which could lead to a three-team battle in the summer of 2025.
Still young at 20 years of age, the German international has made 14 appearances for his country’s national team, and has also played a number of Bundesliga games. He has played close to 100 Bundesliga games, and mega clubs have been keeping an eye on him since he was a teenager.
He is further developing under Xabi Alonso, who took over last season, and there has been a flurry of activity around the player’s departure.
Liverpool also has an abundance of talent in attacking midfield positions, with young players such as Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones also in the pipeline. Rejuvenation of the final line should be implemented first, although it is not the top priority point of reinforcement.
On the other hand, for both Liverpool and City, there is no doubt that they want this talent by the throat in terms of increasing their attacking patterns, and the same is true for the German champions.
If it comes down to a money game, it will be difficult for Liverpool to win, but will they be able to outplay their rivals…?