“Breaking: Liverpool Closing in on £45m Premier League Star”
“Revealed: Liverpool Poised to Secure £45m Premier League Sensation”
The summer transfer window doesn’t officially open until June 1, but Liverpool appear to be taking significant strides behind the scenes.
On Thursday, David Ornstein reported that Liverpool are “advancing in talks” to sign Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, with growing confidence that he could be part of the Premier League champions’ squad next season.
Meanwhile, Bundesliga expert Christian Falk revealed that representatives of Florian Wirtz recently held discussions with Liverpool’s hierarchy in northwest England. Paul Joyce further suggested the club is preparing a “strong pitch” to secure the German playmaker’s signature.
In addition to Frimpong and Wirtz, Empire of the Kop sources indicate that Liverpool are also eyeing a potential move for Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri.
Liverpool Enter Race for Rayan Ait-Nouri
The Reds face stiff competition from Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham, and AC Milan for the 23-year-old defender. Wolves, however, are looking to extend Ait-Nouri’s contract until 2030 while significantly increasing his salary.
Valued at £40m-£45m, Ait-Nouri is expected to attract negotiations from Liverpool and other top clubs during the transfer window. While the Algerian international reportedly favors joining a top Premier League side, his ultimate decision will depend on the outcome of talks with Wolves.
Ait-Nouri Could Transform Liverpool’s Left Flank
Despite Liverpool’s ongoing pursuit of Milos Kerkez, sporting director Richard Hughes appears to be exploring multiple options for a new left-back, with Wolves’ Rayan Ait-Nouri emerging as a strong candidate. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a standout season at Molineux, contributing five goals and seven assists.
Kyle Boas from Tactics Journal described Ait-Nouri as “a game changer when allowed to roam,” a trait that could flourish in Arne Slot’s system should Liverpool secure his signature.
Statistical analysis from FBref supports this view, placing Ait-Nouri among the top 3% of full-backs in Europe’s top five leagues for successful take-ons per game. He also ranks in the top 9% for touches in the attacking penalty area and scores highly for assists, shots, non-penalty goals, and progressive carries. These metrics underscore his potential as a dynamic, attack-minded left-back, similar to Liverpool stalwarts Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
While it’s unclear how aggressively Liverpool will pursue Ait-Nouri, he could become a priority target if efforts to sign Kerkez fall through, offering the Reds another exciting option to bolster their squad.