{"id":805927,"date":"2026-07-17T10:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/805927\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T10:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:49:11","slug":"liverpool-transfers-fsg-prepared-to-make-record-signing-to-beat-arsenal-as-iraola-top-target-decided","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/805927\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool transfers: FSG ‘prepared’ to make ‘record’ signing to beat Arsenal as Iraola ‘top target’ decided"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liverpool<\/a> have reportedly stepped up their plans to rebuild their midfield and have chosen their \u2018top transfer target\u2019.<\/p>\n

So far this summer, Liverpool <\/a>have splashed out to secure the services of Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz, but they still have a lot to do in this window.<\/p>\n

The Reds will sign at least one more winger in the coming weeks, while they could also strengthen their defence by landing a right-back and\/or centre-back.<\/p>\n

And Andoni Iraola<\/a>\u2018s side are also reportedly looking to bring in a new midfielder, partly because Curtis Jones may leave to join Inter Milan or another Premier League club.<\/p>\n

Liverpool have reportedly struck an agreement with star midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, but they need more cover and a report from Football Transfers claims they have made Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton their \u2018top transfer target\u2019.<\/p>\n

READ: Transfer rumour ranking: Arsenal close in on another signing as Liverpool turn to new Salah replacement<\/a><\/p>\n

Liverpool are said to have placed their focus on signing Wharton after turning down the opportunity to sign Aston Villa-bound Joao Gomes from Wolves.<\/p>\n

However, the report states that Crystal Palace want around \u00a3100m for their prized asset this summer.<\/p>\n

The report explains:<\/p>\n

\u2018Palace are eager to retain the central midfielder for at least one more season, having seen Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi depart last season to Arsenal and Manchester City respectively.<\/p>\n

\u2018If Liverpool are to prise Wharton away from the Eagles, they will have to spend big on him. The London side are targeting a price in excess of \u00a3100m (\u20ac118m) having seen Elliot Anderson leave Nottingham Forest to join Manchester City for \u00a3116m.\u2019<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah chooses preferred next move as truth on Chelsea links emerge<\/a><\/p>\n

Liverpool could make \u2018record\u2019 signing instead<\/p>\n

Alternatively, Liverpool could pursue the cheaper signing of Japan and Mainz star Kaishu Sano, with our colleagues at TEAMtalk reporting<\/a> that Liverpool are \u2018ready\u2019 and \u2018prepared to pay\u2019 \u00a351m to sign the midfielder. This would represent a \u2018record\u2019 sale for the Bundesliga club.<\/p>\n

The report states that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in Sano, but Liverpool are currently \u2018leading\u2019 the race to secure his services.<\/p>\n

The report adds:<\/p>\n

\u2018According to German sources, Liverpool are considering a bid that would easily represent a record sale for Mainz, if accepted.<\/p>\n

\u2018Sano, who joined Mainz from Kashima Antlers in 2024, is under contract until 2028. The club are understood to be open to a sale this summer and will not stand in his way should a suitable offer arrive.\u2019<\/p>\n

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