**Confirmed: Liverpool Secures Top Premier League Defende
Liverpool is closing in on their next signing of the summer, with final talks expected to wrap up in the coming days.
After winning their 20th league title in Arne Slot’s debut season, the mood at Anfield is upbeat. The team outperformed expectations, and now the focus is on strengthening the squad to stay competitive in both domestic and European competitions.
Despite losing Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, Liverpool acted swiftly by signing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen as his replacement. They also added Hungarian goalkeeper Armin Pecsi to bolster their squad depth. Still, more changes are anticipated, with several players—including Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, Harvey Elliott, Joe Gomez, and Jarell Quansah—potentially on their way out.
Liverpool’s transfer strategy reportedly centers on four key roles: striker, winger, attacking midfielder, and left-back. Two top targets remain in focus: Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen and Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez.
Negotiations for Wirtz have involved high offers, but Liverpool is hesitant to meet Leverkusen’s full valuation and hopes to secure a better deal for the German star.
In contrast, talks for Kerkez appear to be going well. The 20-year-old left-back had a standout season at Bournemouth and is seen as the long-term successor to Andy Robertson.
Respected journalist David Ornstein shared via *The Athletic* that discussions between Liverpool, Bournemouth, and the player’s representatives are happening this week, and there’s growing confidence that a transfer will be finalized soon.
Bournemouth, already preparing for Kerkez’s departure, are eyeing Rennes defender Adrien Truffert as his replacement, contingent on the Liverpool deal going through.
With progress accelerating, Liverpool could soon announce their third major signing of the summer.
