Liverpool fans got a taste of their new signings in action across the past week, with pre-season friendlies carried out against Preston North End and Stoke City, the latter in a behind-closed-doors setting
Wirtz Shines, but Liverpool Might Not Be Done
Florian Wirtz stole the show in Liverpool’s 5-0 win — dazzling fans with flair, technique, and creativity. Signed from Bayer Leverkusen for a potential British-record fee of £116m, the 22-year-old German is already proving why Arne Slot wanted him so badly. But despite the boost, the Reds may still dip into the market again, especially with Luis Diaz possibly Bayern-bound.
Diaz Exit Could Trigger One More Major Signing
Liverpool have already wrapped up a £79m deal for Hugo Ekitike, but Diaz’s likely departure has left another gap. Bayern Munich are preparing a second offer, and should the Colombian leave, Slot and Richard Hughes are expected to make another move — potentially a blockbuster one.
Rodrygo in the Mix as Liverpool Explore Big-Name Options
Real Madrid’s Rodrygo is now firmly on the Reds’ radar. Transfer insider Graeme Bailey reports Liverpool have held early talks with his camp. Valued at around £87m, the 24-year-old Brazilian is open to a fresh challenge, and with Madrid shifting under Xabi Alonso, his sale is not off the table.
Could Rodrygo Be the New Sadio Mane?
Rodrygo struggled last season on the right — going 12 straight La Liga games without a goal or assist. But on the left, where he’s most effective, he’s electric. That’s where he could mirror Sadio Mane’s Liverpool journey. Mane switched flanks and became a Premier League legend. If given that same role, Rodrygo — praised as “world-class” by Luka Modric — could explode into life at Anfield.