After agreeing a £116m deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz on Friday, the defending champions are closing in on a third significant signing of the summer transfer window following Jeremie Frimpong’s arrival.
In three weeks of formal talks between Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes and Bournemouth counterpart Simon Francis, the Cherries have stood firm on their valuation for the Hungary international and negotiations are now focused on how the fee will be structured.
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That would cap a huge week for the Reds, who are set to complete the capture of Wirtz in a deal that could become the British transfer record.
But, like they have with Bournemouth, Liverpool worked meticulously to ensure the terms of the deal work for them.
The i Paper first reported in January that a deal was in the offing for the summer, with the groundwork having been laid at the turn of the year.
Robertson admitted on international duty that he was “not sure” what the future holds for him and he is running into the final 12 months of his contract at Anfield.
For their part, Bournemouth have signed Adrien Truffert from Rennes for £14.5m to replace Kerkez.
But despite fresh speculation that Newcastle United are exploring a deal for right winger Antoine Semenyo, there has been no contact from the Magpies over the forward, who has a £70m valuation.
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