Liverpool news: Reds could smash transfer record again after savage Florian Wirtz verdict

Liverpool broke the British transfer fee record twice in the summer transfer window and Arne Slot’s champions are already being linked with more signings

Liverpool shattered the British transfer fee record twice in one summer when they signed Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for £125m after completing a £116m deal for Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.

Those signings of the Swedish striker and German attacking midfielder formed part of a staggering £446m summer splurge by the champions as they aim to retain their Premier League title. And now, despite the summer transfer window having only shut 10 days ago, the Reds are being backed to smash the transfer record for a third occasion within 12 months.

Having won three games from three in the Premier League so far this season with dramatic victories over Bournemouth, Newcastle and title rivals Arsenal that thrilled fans, Arne Slot’s side return to action this weekend with a trip to newly-promoted Burnley.