{"id":201793,"date":"2025-06-21T05:57:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T05:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/201793\/"},"modified":"2025-06-21T05:57:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T05:57:17","slug":"liverpool-transfer-news-medical-booked-as-arne-slot-expected-to-sanction-40m-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/201793\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool transfer news: Medical booked as Arne Slot expected to sanction \u00a340m exit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool have made a quick start in the transfer window and signed Florian Wirtz in a record deal to continue their summer of spending with more expected in the coming weeks<\/p>\n<p>05:00, 21 Jun 2025Updated 05:06, 21 Jun 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_GettyImages-2221185949.jpg\" alt=\"Florian Wirtz is unveiled as a Liverpool player \" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Florian Wirtz is unveiled as a Liverpool player (Image: 2025 Liverpool FC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Liverpool have finally confirmed the arrival of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, but the summer transfer window is far from over for the Reds. The Germany international <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/breaking-florian-wirtz-joins-liverpool-35423520\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">has arrived in a \u00a3116million deal<\/a> but <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/next-liverpool-transfers-wirtz-kerkez-35428639\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">the Merseyside club&#8217;s spending does not look to be over<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Already <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/arne-slot\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Arne Slot<\/a> is set to have <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/liverpool-transfers-confirmed-in-out-35357310\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">new players in Jeremie Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili at his disposal<\/a> in addition to Wirtz, having only seen Federico Chiesa arrive ahead of his first season. The first weeks of the transfer window have also seen departures in the shape of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/Caoimhin-Kelleher\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Caoimhin Kelleher<\/a> to Brentford and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/trent-alexander-arnold\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/a> to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/real-madrid-cf\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Real Madrid<\/a>, while <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/liverpool-transfer-news-jaros-ajax-35395328\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Vitezslav Jaros joined Ajax on loan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/liverpool-transfers-kerkez-wirtz-guehi-35427100\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool&#8217;s attention is now set to turn to Milos Kerkez<\/a> after a deal was agreed with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/afc-bournemouth\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Bournemouth<\/a> for the defender. Could that spell the end of Andy Robertson&#8217;s time at Anfield as he mulls a move to Atletico Madrid?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/scotland\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland<\/a> international is not the only star with an uncertain future. Darwin Nunez is expected to leave as the Reds eye a new striker and Jarell Quansah could soon end up at Leverkusen in a \u00a335m deal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Mirror Football<\/strong> takes a look at the latest transfer news and rumours around Anfield.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/florian-wirtz-transfer-liverpool-leverkusen-35428900\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florian Wirtz transfer: Bayer Leverkusen&#8217;s three-word statement says it all after Liverpool move<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/next-liverpool-transfers-wirtz-kerkez-35428639\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool transfers: Timeline set for next TWO moves after completing Florian Wirtz deal<\/a>Wirtz&#8217;s reveals Slot impact<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If anyone was in doubt over Arne Slot&#8217;s impact at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool<\/a>, it is greater than simply instructions on the pitch. <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/florian-wirtz-reveals-what-arne-35428851\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Florian Wirtz has revealed the Dutchman played a key role in persuading him<\/a> that Anfield was the correct destination for his future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cThe conversations were always really good,\u201d said Wirtz. \u201cI can remember the first time [we met] he already showed me some scenes and how he wants to play, how I could fit in the team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cHe was just telling me I\u2019m a player he really wants to have in his team and I can bring the team a step forward, and I could just imagine it would be good to be in the team and to make it better. I have to make my performances every week but I\u2019m here for this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_Liverpool-Unveil-New-Signing-Florian-Wirtz.jpg\" alt=\"Florian Wirtz is unveiled as a Liverpool player \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Florian Wirtz is unveiled as a Liverpool player (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Milos Kerkez medical<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/transfer-news-live-liverpool-manutd-35423419\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">set to begin his Liverpool medical on Tuesday<\/a>, after the Reds agreed a \u00a340m deal with the Cherries. The full-back, 21, has long been linked with making the move to join his international team-mate Dominik Szoboszlai, and now it looks set to happen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Weeks of negotiating have seen Liverpool get another deal over the line and personal terms are already agreed for the Hungary international. It marks the second time Richard Hughes has brokered a deal for Kerkez after he helped seal the deal when Bournemouth signed him from AZ for around \u00a315.5m.<\/p>\n<p>Elliott exit<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott is set to be subject of a \u00a340m bid from <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Brighton<\/a> this summer, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goal.com\/en-gb\/lists\/brighton-make-harvey-elliott-their-top-target-seagulls-consider-gbp40m-swoop-to-sign-liverpool-ace-w\/blt6233abe9191bfe12?utm_id=fa3iys5y8hyz9ezk&amp;utm_source_platform=newsnow#cs73152785406328b3\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">per reports<\/a>. The ex-Fulham star<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/harvey-elliott-liverpool-premier-league-35143520\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> has admitted his future is uncertain as he looks for more playing time<\/a>, and is currently representing England in the European under-21 Championships.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_GettyImages-2215948971.jpg\" alt=\"Harvey Elliott\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Harvey Elliott has admitted he could leave Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC\/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Elliott is said to be the Seagulls&#8217; key summer target, and James Milner&#8217;s presence on the south coast could yet prove persuasive. It has been claimed Elliott turned down a move to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/nottingham-forest-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Nottingham Forest<\/a> due to concerns over the club&#8217;s style of play but the 22-year-old has no such reservations about Brighton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Slot is reported to be unlikely to stand in Elliott&#8217;s way over a move and is said to be undecided on the midfielder who made 45 appearances last term but struggled to earn starts.<\/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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