{"id":132441,"date":"2025-05-26T05:24:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T05:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/132441\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T05:24:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T05:24:11","slug":"liverpool-transfer-news-florian-wirtz-denied-reds-dream-as-arne-slot-speaks-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/132441\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool transfer news: Florian Wirtz denied Reds dream as Arne Slot speaks out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool have finally had the chance to lift the Premier League title and attention will now turn to next season as the Reds prepare for a potential defence of their crown under Arne Slot<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_GettyImages-2215619057-1.jpg\" alt=\"Florian Wirtz\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Florian Wirtz is a major summer target for Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Liverpool have rounded off a stunning 2024\/25 season in style. The Reds finally got the chance to lift the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Premier LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League<\/a> title after their final outing of the campaign against <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/crystal-palace-fc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Crystal PalaceLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Crystal Palace<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Ismaila Sarr and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/mohamed-salah\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Mohamed SalahLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Mohamed Salah<\/a> exchanged strikes at Anfield to conclude a very productive campaign. Following that, It was certainly an occasion to remember for <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LiverpoolLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> fans, after seeing <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/virgil-van-dijk\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Virgil van DijkLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Virgil van Dijk<\/a> finally hoist the trophy into the air.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Former boss <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/jurgen-klopp\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Jurgen KloppLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Jurgen Klopp<\/a> was back at Anfield to join in with the celebrations. It was also a memorable occasion for defender <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/trent-alexander-arnold\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Trent Alexander-ArnoldLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/a>, who made his final appearance for the club ahead of his summer exit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">With the 2024\/25 season rounded off, players will jet off to all corners of the globe for much-deserved holidays. But club chiefs might be keen to turn their attention to next season and potential signings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Jeremie Frimpong looks set to become a Liverpool player and could potentially be followed by Florian Wirtz. With that being said, take a look at the latest transfer news and rumours from Anfield:<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/breaking-alexander-arnold-tears-trophy-35285547\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks down in tears as Liverpool lift Premier League trophy<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/liverpool-palace-guard-of-honour-35284967\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool give FA Cup winners Crystal Palace guard of honour in unprecedented move<\/a>Wirtz denied dream number<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">On the topic of Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Wirtz, he might face frustration should he arrive at Anfield. He has already been told that <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/liverpool-florian-wirtz-transfer-number-35283202\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"he won\u2019t be able to wear his dream shirt numberLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">he won\u2019t be able to wear his dream shirt number<\/a> as a Liverpool player.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Wirtz\u2019 favoured number 10 shirt is already worn by <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/alexis-mac-allister\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Alexis Mac AllisterLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexis Mac Allister<\/a> on Merseyside. The Argentine midfielder appears unlikely to let the shirt go, which would leave Wirtz looking for more options.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">His current shirt number at Leverkusen &#8211; the number 27 &#8211; is currently vacant. The shirt has not been worn since the 2022\/23 campaign, with Darwin Nunez the previous owner.<\/p>\n<p>Slot speaks out on transfers<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Liverpool boss <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/arne-slot\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Arne SlotLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Arne Slot<\/a> has broken his silence on the Reds&#8217; plans for the upcoming summer transfer window. <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/arne-slot-liverpool-summer-targets-35285980\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Speaking after his side\u2019s draw with PalaceLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Speaking after his side\u2019s draw with Palace<\/a>, the Dutchman said: &#8220;I don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;s going to be a lot but we know, the club, Richard [Hughes], the ownership, we are all aligned on what we are trying to achieve.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cIt is already ,very very positive that we kept Mo and Virgil and a few others that we are trying to sign look positive. We are very happy with the squad that we have.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cThis club has always shown that if they can strengthen, that&#8217;s what we do. Big summer or not, it is already big because we won the league.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_GettyImages-2215622698.jpg\" alt=\"Milos Kerkez\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Milos Kerkez has also been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Who should Liverpool sign in the summer? <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/liverpool-transfer-wirtz-slot-kerkez-35286033#comments-section\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Share your thoughts in the comments below<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kerkez drops major hint<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Another player that Liverpool could look to sign this summer is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/afc-bournemouth\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"BournemouthLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Bournemouth<\/a> star Milos Kerkez, who dropped a telling hint after the Cherries\u2019 final game of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/milos-kerkez-drops-major-liverpool-31721792\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Taking to InstagramLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Taking to Instagram<\/a>, the left-back said: &#8220;Thanks to the fans and everyone for support, thanks to the gaffer for trusting me to start all 38 games and special thanks to the one above for keeping me safe and healthy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Of course nothing would be possible without my family \u2014 I don\u2019t know what will happen in the next week but, Cherries family, thank you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/KpLVIG1AXsd0FvfduhjjzO\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. 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