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Liverpool could use Andy Robertson as pawn to land dream transfer after Florian Wirtz
Reach Daily Express | June 15, 2025 5:39 AM CST

can target another huge signing this summer after landing Florian Wirtz. Following weeks of speculation, the Reds have for the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder, which would be a new British transfer record.

However, it seems FSG aren't done there. The champions are expected to complete the signing of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, following an impressive campaign from the 21-year-old. However, the pursuit of the Hungarian international has led to fresh doubts over Andy Robertson's future. Atletico Madrid .

Interest in Robertson could allow Liverpool to try and agree an ambitious cash-plus-player with Atletico, who have also shown interest in . Allowing both players to move to the Metropolitano Stadium could now work in Arne Slot's favour.

Liverpool have been linked with an audacious move for Atletico forward Julian Alvarez. The Argentine international only joined Diego Simeone's side on a six-year deal last summer in an £81.8m move from .

was widely questioned for sanctioning his departure, with Alvarez, 25, going on to score 29 times for his new club last season. Slot, however, now has the potential bait to bring the World Cup winner back to England.

According to , Nunez and Robertson are currently valued at a combined total of £54m. Liverpool will push for more than that but such a figure would cut out a significant portion of the Alvarez fee, meaning an offer of the two players plus cash could be enough to seal a sensational deal.

Despite the lavish fee for Wirtz, Liverpool are said to still have funds at their disposal, having spent little last summer. Premier League glory, as well as the windfall of Champions League qualification, has left them in a position of power in the transfer market ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

And recruiting Alvarez would be another eye-catching way to show that power.


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