Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
June 2025
Florian Wirtz has made it clear that Liverpool is his preferred destination. Negotiations are underway between Liverpool and Leverkusen.
Leverkusen are holding out for a valuation of £120m. Wirtz is currently with the Germany squad ahead of the Nations League semifinal.
Mark Flekken (Brentford > Bayer Leverkusen)
June 2024
Brentford have agreed to sell goalkeeper Mark Flekken to Bayer Leverkusen, where he’ll reunite with new coach Erik ten Hag. The move opens up Brentford’s pursuit of Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher as a replacement.
Reports the deal is nearing completion, with Brentford preparing for life after Flekken by targeting Kelleher, who is also being chased by West Ham and Leeds. Liverpool value the Irish keeper at £20 million.
Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen > Liverpool)
Deal confirmed May 24; effective June 1
Liverpool have secured Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen for €35m after activating his release clause. The 24-year-old full-back will arrive as a long-term option following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s confirmed move to Real Madrid for the Club World Cup.
Frimpong will officially join after the transfer window opens. Liverpool structured the payment in three installments and Slot sees him as a flexible right-side asset who can also cover for Mohamed Salah during the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen > Bayern Munich)
May 2025
Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen to bolster their defense ahead of the Club World Cup.
Bayern secured Tah after a year-long pursuit, capitalizing on his refusal to extend his Leverkusen deal. The defender was crucial to Leverkusen’s unbeaten double-winning 2023–24 season. New coach Erik ten Hag now faces the challenge of replacing him.
Erik ten Hag (Manchester United)
Summer 2025
Erik ten Hag is close to returning to management with Bayer Leverkusen after holding positive talks with the Bundesliga club. The Dutchman has been without a club since leaving Manchester United in November and prefers Leverkusen over a return to Ajax.
Leverkusen are seeking a new head coach following Xabi Alonso’s agreement to take over at Real Madrid, replacing Carlo Ancelotti, who is set to lead Brazil. Both parties are optimistic a deal can be finalised soon.
Arnaud Kalimuendo (Stade Rennais)
Summer 2025
Both Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United have initiated early interest in Stade Rennais striker Arnaud Kalimuendo, according to L’Équipe. While no official bids have been submitted yet, Newcastle are reportedly prepared to make a strong offer for the 23-year-old forward.
Kalimuendo is expected to be at the centre of a busy transfer window, with Rennes bracing for offers and competition heating up between Premier League and Bundesliga suitors.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Summer 2025
Liverpool’s chances of signing Florian Wirtz have risen sharply as the midfielder is now considering a move to England after initially leaning toward staying in Germany.
Wirtz was expected to remain at Bayer Leverkusen or join Bayern Munich, but he is now reportedly leaning toward Liverpool. The Reds have been waiting for Wirtz’s approval to proceed with a formal bid, and Sky Germany reports that Leverkusen and Bayern also acknowledge his shift in preference.
Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen > Bayern Munich)
Summer 2025 (before Club World Cup)
Jonathan Tah has agreed to join Bayern Munich, with Bayer Leverkusen confirming they’ve been informed. Talks over a fee are expected soon as Bayern aim to complete the deal before the Club World Cup.
Fabrizio Romano reports Tah has already agreed terms, and Leverkusen await Bayern’s formal contact to finalise a transfer fee. The 29-year-old centre-back will leave Leverkusen after helping them to a historic double.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
May 2025
Manchester City have decided to back away from their pursuit of Florian Wirtz after concluding that the finances required to sign the Germany international are unfeasible.
After meetings with Leverkusen and Wirtz’s camp in Manchester last week, City shifted focus to other midfield options such as Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White. Sources also say Wirtz is expected to join Bayern Munich, with Liverpool no longer pushing despite prior interest.
Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen)
Summer 2025
Liverpool are expected to trigger Jeremie Frimpong’s €35m (£29.5m) release clause. The versatile defender is keen on the move and is highly rated by incoming manager Arne Slot.
Frimpong’s ability to play at right-back and right wing suits Liverpool’s tactical plans. His familiarity with Dutch teammates aids the transition. Celtic, his former club, hold a sell-on clause worth around £5m.
