Although the summer transfer window doesn’t officially open until June 1, Liverpool are already actively laying the groundwork for potential signings.
Recent reports from David Ornstein indicate that the club is progressing in discussions to sign Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, with growing confidence that he’ll be part of the Premier League champions’ squad next season.
In addition, Bundesliga expert Christian Falk revealed that representatives of German international Florian Wirtz met with Liverpool officials this week. Paul Joyce has hinted that the club is preparing a strong effort to bring the playmaker to Anfield.
Another target for the Reds is Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri. According to sources close to Empire of the Kop, Liverpool are set to join the race for the Algerian defender, alongside clubs like Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham, and AC Milan. Wolves are aiming to extend Ait-Nouri’s contract until 2030, with a significant pay raise, but they value him between £40m and £45m.
Ait-Nouri is believed to prefer a move to a top-tier Premier League club, though his final decision will likely depend on how negotiations with Wolves unfold.
Despite also pursuing Milos Kerkez, Liverpool’s new sporting director Richard Hughes is keeping his options open, with Ait-Nouri seen as a strong candidate. The 23-year-old had a standout season, contributing five goals and seven assists for Wolves.
According to tactical analyst Kyle Boas, Ait-Nouri becomes a “game changer” when allowed the freedom to move forward—a trait that could flourish under incoming manager Arne Slot. Supporting this, FBref stats show he ranks in the top percentiles for dribbling, attacking touches, assists, shots, goals, and progressive carries among full-backs in Europe’s top leagues.
While it’s unclear how aggressively Liverpool will pursue him, should talks for Kerkez stall, Ait-Nouri could quickly become the club’s top priority at left-back