Liverpool finally has their man. No, it’s not yet Alexander Isak, but it’s Florian Wirtz, one, otherwise THE Best n ° 10 in European football at the moment.
After winning the title of Premier League, FSG and Arne Slot wanted to make a signature of declaration. Well, Wirtz is certainly that.
Signing for a British record of 116 million pounds sterling, the Reds broke their own transfer record in the process to provide an instant upgrade of their team.
There were complaints that Dominik Szoboszlai had not scored enough goals, especially winning only six times in 2024/25.
By comparison, Wirtz scored ten goals in the Bundesliga and 16 in all competitions. He also provided 15 assists for his troubles.
With Milos Kerkez also on his way, what is the next step for Liverpool?
The next big movement of Liverpool after Wirtz
The name of everyone’s lips in Anfield in the last week was Alexander Isak.
When Newcastle United obtained football in the Champions League on the last day of the season, little expected it to leave the Toon behind. In fact, an agreement to attract Swedish far from St James Park always seems very difficult.
However, if Newcastle sells, then Liverpool will be just at the front of the queue. This week’s reports suggest that it is the signing of their dream and they are ready to launch another Record decision by partner Wirtz with an elite striker.
However, if a decision does not materialize, they will have to look elsewhere and could find their upgrade from Darwin Nunez to Victor Osimhen.
It is according to Italian journalist Valter Di Maggio, who, speaking on Friday in a radio program based in Naples, revealed that discussions occurred between Napoli and Liverpool concerning the Nigerian center-center.
He started by noting that “the English club wants Osimhen” but the Serie A side does not want to move on their evaluation of the player, which amounts to 64 million pounds sterling.
The director of Napoli Sporting, Giovanni Manna, would have asked for information concerning Nunez and Federico Chiesa, Liverpool in fact proposing that a players’ exchange agreement will occur.
Napoli are not satisfied with this, however, and “ask Chiesa, Nunez and 20 million euros for the services of Osimhen”.
Why Wirtz and Salah would love Osimhen
Isak is the number one choice for many clubs this summer and it is clear to see why.
The Swedish was one of the most feared attackers in European football in 2024/25, scoring 27 goals in all competitions.
However, with a requested price which could reach 150 million pounds sterling, more is incredibly improbable.
Thus, in the form of Osimhen, they could sign another of the most revered attackers on the continent, and for much less money too.
Liverpool has successfully strengthened in a multitude of areas this summer, replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold at the right back, improving Andy Robertson on the left back and ensuring competition for Szoboszlai.
The missing puzzle piece you feel at the top, where Nunez is likely to leave and Diogo Jota is an asset subject to injuries. Osimhen would therefore be another slot and co upgrade, putting Wirtz and Mohammed Salah, a player who could bring them to new heights.
While Salah was not entirely a group of a single man this season, his total aid of 23 in all competitions and 18 in the League could have been much higher if he had a set of clinical teammates.
The Egyptian was only two assists behind the record of Thierry Henry of 20 for a single premier League campaign, but with Osimhen in advance, the Nigerian could be the man to help him establish records.
Likewise, the 26 -year -old could be the right person to ensure a smooth transition to English football for Wirtz. The two players are two of the most creative in the game and would surely prosper with Osimhen in front of them.
After all, Napoli’s feeling is one of the best in Europe, hailed as a “monster” by data analyst Ben Mattinson for his form in recent years. On loan to Galatasaray this season, he scored up to 37 goals in 41 games, ten more than Isak, although an easier level.
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Objective Tapal: Osimhen vs Isak since 2020 |
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Season |
Osimhen |
Isak |
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2020/21 |
10 |
17 |
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2021/22 |
18 |
10 |
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2022/23 |
31 |
11 |
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2023/24 |
17 |
25 |
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2024/25 |
37 |
27 |
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Statistics via the transfer market. |
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But, the powerful striker has demonstrated his ability to do so in a league among the first five in the past, scoring 31 goals throughout the 2022/23 campaign while Napoli won the title of Serie A.
Thus, with Salah and Wirtz behind him, both classifying themselves in 10% of position players in Europe for the assists by 90 minutes in the past year, this could be a match made in paradise for all games.
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