Liverpool are set to take their summer spending spree past £200million after agreeing a record-breaking deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.
The Germany star will complete a switch to the Premier League champions for a club-record £100m, which could rise to a British-record £116m, after turning down Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
The Reds will now look to sign £45m-rated Bournemouth left back Milos Kerkez.
It is understood they are in direct contact with the Cherries and will try to negotiate a lower fee.
They are also targeting a No 9 or defender if they can balance the books with outgoings.
Attacking midfielder Wirtz, 22, is on holiday and expected to have a medical in England when that finishes.
Liverpool are set to pay a club-record fee for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz
They have already signed Jeremie Frimpong (pictured) and Giorgi Mamardashvili
Liverpool are expected to turn their attention to signing Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez next
He has held talks with Arne Slot, who has outlined a vision to him over playing in the No 10 role, although he can play wide, deeper in midfield and as a striker.
Liverpool have already signed Valencia keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili for £29m and Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong for £29.5m.
