\u201cSigning Florian Wirtz for such a large fee I feel would mark a sea change for Liverpool,\u201d<\/strong> she said.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old scored 16 and assisted 15 in 45 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen last season and has emerged as a priority target for Arne Slot. But Williams believes it\u2019s about more than just the numbers.<\/p>\n \u201cFans would argue that they rarely invest big money into signings and even the Mohamed Salah contract situation came down to salary,\u201d<\/strong> she explained.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is stark if you think how long that and Virgil van Dijk\u2019s deal took to resolve \u2013 it was an issue of finances.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Wirtz deal signals change in Liverpool ambition Williams pointed to the club\u2019s reaction to losing Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer and suggested this summer\u2019s ambition is a clear sign Liverpool are learning from past mistakes.<\/p>\n \u201cIf they had lost all three, that would have been most of the spine of the team gone,\u201d<\/strong> she said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is great that they are showing the ambition after winning the league to really kick on and establish themselves as a side to compete for the title year on year.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n After lifting the title in 2019\/20, Williams highlighted a lack of follow-up investment costing the club momentum.<\/p>\n \u201cThey did not really show the ambition they probably should have in order to carry on winning or at least competing up there every year,\u201d<\/strong> she said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt looks like there has been a shift in their approach.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Wirtz would bring world-class quality in a role Liverpool still have room to strengthen in both quality and depth.<\/p>\n \u201cThere will be big pressure as a player when you come in with such a big price tag,\u201d<\/strong> Williams added.<\/p>\n \u201cBut the players around him will be buzzing to see him come in and their experience will help him.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The club are already strengthening elsewhere, with Jeremie Frimpong signed and Armin Pecsi arriving to replace Caoimhin Kelleher, whose surprisingly cheap departure to Brentford is understood to be linked to any potential Wirtz deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Excitement growing as Liverpool shift into new era Williams believes Slot is inheriting a side with the foundations to dominate again.<\/p>\n \u201cWe said when Jurgen Klopp left that he left a very good team,\u201d<\/strong> she said.<\/p>\n \u201cThey were well established as a collective and now it is about how you stick those pieces in together.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Liverpool are now showing signs that they\u2019ve learnt from the past \u2014 and Williams believes it could have huge consequences.<\/p>\n \u201cIt might look a little bit different next season, but the Liverpool side appear stronger than ever and it is frightening for teams around them,\u201d<\/strong> she said.<\/p>\n \u201cFans should be excited by this shift at the club and in the ambition they are showing again.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n This comes after Liverpool continue to negotiate the final stages of a deal for Florian Wirtz<\/a>, with Leverkusen still holding out for a huge fee.<\/p>\n Our boss will hope the club can reach an agreement quickly for a player who could make a massive impact.<\/p>\n![\"Florian](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Florian-Wirtz-Liverpool-Leverkusen-Premier-League-transfer-news.jpg\")
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