Liverpool transfer news: Seventh transfer agreed with medical imminent as Bayern eye two stars

Liverpool transfer news: Seventh transfer agreed with medical imminent as Bayern eye two stars

Liverpool have already spent £216million to sign six players in the summer transfer window but aren't showing signs of slowing down, with another player imminent

Arne Slot will soon have another player on the books (Image: Kieran McManus/REX/Shutterstock )

It has been an extremely busy start to the summer transfer window at Liverpool, who have already signed six players and spent £216million.

After a quiet summer of 2024, in which Federico Chiesa was the only arrival, the Reds have made the most of this time to reinforce their title-winning squad. Arne Slot’s side have been bolstered by some exciting signings, with Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Freddie Woodman the most recent.

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Wirtz joined from Bayer Leverkusen for £116m, while Kerkez left Bournemouth for Merseyside in a £40m deal. They are joined by Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen: £29.5m), Armin Pecsi (Puskas Akademia: £1.5m), Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia: £29m) and Woodman (Preston: free) on the shopping list.

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There are more deals brewing, too. Sporting director Richard Hughes is not taking his foot off the gas and has some more irons in the fire. Here Mirror Football takes a look at the latest news and rumours surrounding the club.

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Deal agreed for Blackpool star

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Blackpool midfielder Gabriel Schluter. Football Insider reports that the 16-year-old is set to have a medical with the club next week ahead of a transfer for a six-figure fee.

Schluter has reportedly caught the eye of several scouts and Fulham and Stockport had been among the other clubs to contact Blackpool. But it is Liverpool who have won the race and will hope that the young midfielder can develop in their famed academy.

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Blackpool boss Steve Bruce spoke recently about his annoyance at bigger clubs being able to poach young players like Schluter. “If a Premier League team comes calling, then we understand. It’s frustrating, but they are the rules,” he said.

“It wouldn’t surprise me if the kid had suitors from a higher level because he’s a very good footballer. If you’ve got a good young player, it doesn’t take long for the football world to know where they are – it’s a small pool we pick from.”

Bayern eye Reds duo

Luis Diaz is of interest to Bayern Munich (Image: Getty Images )

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Bayern Munich could pursue Luis Diaz or Cody Gakpo after missing out on other targets. Bayern have lost Leroy Sane and need reinforcements on the wing, but have been slow off the mark for other players.

Sporting director Max Eberl has missed out on Jamie Gittens, who is leaving Borussia Dortmund for Chelsea, and Nico Williams, who is poised to swap Athletic Bilbao for Barcelona. Sky Sports Germany reporter Christian Falk has reported that Diaz and Gakpo could be other options.

Diaz has previously been linked with Barca and has just two years left on his contract, while Gakpo’s representatives have reportedly also held exploratory talks with Eberl. It is clearly early stages for now, but Bayern could be a club to watch in the coming weeks.

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Konate stalemate

Ibrahima Konate could leave for free next summer (Image: Liverpool FC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images )

Liverpool were successful in signing Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah to new contracts recently, but haven’t had such luck with Ibrahima Konate. The French defender has rejected the initial offer put forward and was reportedly ‘disappointed’ by how the club values him.

Konate is Van Dijk’s regular central defensive partner and was key to the title win. Yet he is entering the final 12 months of his contract and there appears to be a stalemate.

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According to FootMercato, Konate is looking for a ‘change of scenery’ next summer and will therefore run down his contract. Real Madrid are among those interested in the centre-back.

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