Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show Kerkez and Diaz latest and other imminent ins and outs
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Jun 5, 2025 The hosts dive deep into Liverpool's transfer news, focusing on the intriguing near-completion of Florian Wirtz's record-breaking move. They discuss the arrival of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth and the implications of Caoimhin Kelleher's departure to Brentford. The conversation shifts to goalkeeping dynamics with Giorgi Mamardashvili stepping up as the new number two. Additionally, they analyze Luis Diaz's future amid ongoing squad reshaping and provide insights into the club's strategic moves in the evolving transfer market.
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No Letting Up After Title
- Liverpool showed no slowdown after winning the title, pushing record bids early in the transfer window.
- Adding players like Wirtz and Frimpong creates versatility and depth in attack.
Wirtz Signing Delay Explained
- Liverpool's prolonged Florian Wirtz signing is due to international duty and no pressing competition for his signature.
- The club is confident the record transfer will complete smoothly as pre-season is still weeks away.
Goalkeeping Risk and Shift
- Letting goalkeeper Kelleher leave is a risk due to his reliability and the untested Premier League status of Mamardashvili.
- Mamardashvili's arrival signals a change as he aims to compete with Alisson for the starting spot.