Liverpool boss Arne Slot is expected to make another big move for a Premier League star having reportedly completed a deal Florian Wirtz.

Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon this summer. The Reds previously held talks over the potential signing before the start of last season. Gordon went

Reports in Italy claim that Milan are also among the clubs interested in striking a deal with Liverpool for attacker Darwin Nunez, who has also been linked with a move to Napoli in the summer

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However, a maximum of two teams from a European nation were able to compete, so Liverpool could not join Chelsea and Manchester City at the Club World Cup. Barcelona were behind A

Virgil van Dijk returned to his commanding best, not through pace but poise. Slot restructured the defence to protect him, and in return Van Dijk anchored the team with calm assurance. His reading of the game, vocal authority, and influence on younger defenders re-established standards across the squad. He wasn’t just defending, he was dictating.

Florian Wirtz look set to be playing alongside Virgil van Dijk next season, with the Liverpool captain having given his prospective new teammate a glimpse of what it means to play for the Reds

Whether they have fallen out of favour or form, there are a number of players in the top flight who need a move

With Van Dijk’s future recently resolved through a two-year contract extension, focus has turned squarely to Konate’s own situation. The French defender’s current deal expires in 12 months, and although talks held in late May were described as productive, no agreement has yet been reached.

Adaptability, Authority and a Title RedefinedThis is an abridged version; the full article is available on our ‘It Was Always… Liverpool’ Substack page: Arne Slot did