Liverpool Nearing Double Signing of Wirtz and Frimpong, Seen Holidaying Together

Liverpool are close to signing Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. Both players teased fans by going on holiday together before their likely move to Anfield.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong, teammates at Bayer Leverkusen, were seen on holiday together. Liverpool are finalizing deals for both to join the club this summer. Wirtz is expected for a medical on Friday after Liverpool’s record deal with Leverkusen, initially worth £100 million plus £16 million in add-ons. This move will be the most expensive in British football history. Frimpong, a fast right-back, is also set to join the Reds. Fans see this as a big boost for Liverpool’s squad.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Wirtz and Frimpong were crucial in Leverkusen’s first-ever Bundesliga title win last season. Wirtz scored 13 league goals and provided 12 assists. Frimpong added 9 goals and 7 assists from defense. Their performances helped Leverkusen stay unbeaten and finish 17 points ahead of Bayern Munich. Liverpool won the Premier League last season, but need a new right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving. Frimpong will fill that role. Wirtz will add creativity and goals to the midfield. Liverpool acted quickly to beat Manchester City and Bayern Munich to sign the German international.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Wirtz is set for a medical in Merseyside on Friday. An official announcement could come soon if all goes to plan. Frimpong’s move is also close, making Liverpool’s summer transfers some of the most impressive in Europe so far. Liverpool’s first Premier League game of the new season is against Wolverhampton Wanderers, who finished twelfth last season. The Reds will aim to defend their league title and quickly integrate their new signings to fend off rivals Manchester City and Arsenal, who finished close behind last season. Fans are eagerly waiting for Wirtz and Frimpong to don the Liverpool jersey for the first time.