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Gossip: Wirtz decision expected in next 10 days

Gossip: Wirtz decision expected in next 10 days

BBC News22-05-2025
Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is expected to choose between a move to Liverpool and Bayern Munich within the next 10 days, with both clubs keen on the 22-year-old Germany international. (Kicker - in German, external)Barcelona want to sign Liverpool's 28-year-old Colombia winger Luis Diaz, who has two years remaining on his Anfield deal. (ESPN, external)Liverpool have looked at 20-year-old Lyon and Belgium winger Malick Fofana as a possible option if Diaz ends up leaving the club. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish, external)Liverpool have offered their highly-rated Spanish centre-back Wellity Lucky, 19, a new four-year deal. (Fabrizio Romano, external)Want more transfer stories? Read Thursday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
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