Liverpool are making some exciting moves at an early stage in the transfer window and have now turned to La Liga in their quest for more reinforcements, according to a report
Liverpool open talks for Real Betis winger as summer spree continues
Liverpool’s aggressive early push in the transfer window shows no signs of slowing, with the Premier League champions now widening their net into La Liga as Arne Slot continues to reshape his squad ahead of the new season.
The Reds are already closing in on the official announcements of two major deals — Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez — while keeping active on multiple fronts to bolster their title defence.
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Wirtz and Kerkez to be unveiled imminently
The club’s first marquee signing of the window, Jeremie Frimpong, has already been officially unveiled, but attention is now firmly on the impending arrival of German sensation Florian Wirtz.
The 21-year-old Bayer Leverkusen playmaker is scheduled to undergo his medical later this week ahead of his record-breaking £119m transfer — a fee that eclipses the British transfer record. Speaking to The Athletic, Bundesliga expert Raphael Honigstein described Wirtz as “a superstar in the making” but warned that adjustment to the Premier League’s physicality could present early challenges.
Honigstein added: “Opponents will try to negate his influence but he is young enough and good enough. He is not easily intimidated. You are buying a superstar.”
Meanwhile, Milos Kerkez’s father has confirmed his son’s move from Bournemouth is “basically a done deal” — another bold statement of Liverpool’s intent.
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Liverpool working on striker options while monitoring La Liga market
With the midfield and full-back reinforcements nearly secured, Liverpool’s attention is now turning toward attacking options through the middle. Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike and Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres remain under consideration as possible centre-forward additions. However, their arrival may hinge on outgoings, with Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa heavily linked with summer exits.
But Liverpool’s recruitment staff are not limiting themselves to central options.
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Liverpool contact Real Betis for Jesus Rodriguez
According to reports via Sport Witness in Spain, Liverpool have now opened dialogue with Real Betis regarding promising winger Jesus Rodriguez.
The 21-year-old Spain U21 international recently signed a contract extension with the Seville-based club, but his deal includes a release clause set at £42.75m — a figure which may now come into play after Liverpool’s initial contact.
Aston Villa are also understood to be tracking the player.
Rodriguez, who has drawn comparisons to Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, enjoyed a standout campaign for Betis, scoring five goals and adding four assists across 44 appearances in all competitions. His performances helped guide Betis to the final of the Europa Conference League, where they ultimately fell short against Chelsea.
Despite that disappointment, Rodriguez’s rising stock has now attracted attention from the Premier League champions, who continue to work on multiple fronts simultaneously as Slot looks to assemble a squad capable of defending Liverpool’s crown.
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The message from Liverpool is clear: they have no intention of standing still after reclaiming the Premier League title. The Anfield rebuild under Arne Slot is both bold and relentless.