Liverpool supporters are holding their breath as reports confirm the team’s upcoming arrival is “100 percent” set to take place, with an unnamed player ready to join the ranks following the headline-making capture of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for £126 million.
As reported by Liverpool.com on June 16, 2025, the development has triggered widespread debate over who the mystery addition might be, with an official announcement anticipated soon as the Reds continue their bold squad overhaul under Arne Slot ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Combined with recent additions like Jeremie Frimpong and Armin Pecsi, the move highlights Liverpool’s determination to remain at the top of the Premier League and challenge for UEFA Champions League glory.
The affirmation of the unknown signing emerges during a hectic transfer period, with Liverpool already bringing in Frimpong from Leverkusen for £34 million and highly-regarded goalkeeper Pecsi, alongside the record fee for Wirtz.
Insiders claim the incoming player is a key objective for Slot, intended to strengthen either the attack or defense, although the individual’s name has yet to be disclosed.
The article notes that sporting director Richard Hughes is pushing to finalize the agreement before the summer window closes on September 1, 2025, with nearly £200 million invested across the club’s latest acquisitions.
The air of secrecy surrounding the player has fueled anticipation among supporters, with speculation on X pointing to names like PSG’s Bradley Barcola or Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike, although there’s no solid evidence confirming these links.
Fueling the buzz, a possible clue from Marko Kerkez, sibling of Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, has heightened theories that the Hungarian left-back might be the mystery recruit. Marko shared an Instagram story showing Milos on a speedboat, including a translated caption that read, “Milos Kerkez, soon to be a new Liverpool player.”
Though not official proof, it lines up with reported interest from Liverpool in Kerkez as a long-term successor to Andy Robertson, whose role has seen less emphasis under Slot.
Valued between £40–45 million, Kerkez’s energetic and offensive-minded game makes him a strong option, though the club’s continued silence keeps the door open for other potential moves — including a new forward to succeed Darwin Nunez, who is closing in on a switch to Napoli.
The timing of the announcement is significant, as Liverpool’s pre-season schedule ramps up, with a friendly match versus AC Milan in Hong Kong set for late July 2025. Slot’s ideal starting XI for the new season — featuring Alisson, Frimpong, Marc Guehi, Virgil van Dijk, Kerkez, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Wirtz, Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, and Cody Gakpo — has supporters already envisioning a shot at domestic silverware. However, adding one more unknown talent could patch remaining holes in the lineup, especially in attack where Isak’s £150 million fee is a sticking point, or in midfield, where support for Wirtz remains necessary. X posts such as @RobJFleming’s on July 12, 2025, point to Ekitike’s 22 goals in 48 appearances as a good match, while @alesiaac’s message from July 7, 2025, names Barcola as a possible post-Wirtz option.
Due to the absence of firm details, some fans are reacting with restrained enthusiasm, cautioning against inflating speculation given prior transfer stories that didn’t materialize.
Still, Liverpool’s recent smart moves suggest that Hughes and Slot are executing a deliberate and disciplined plan, managing big-name arrivals while staying financially responsible after losing Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid and dealing with the heartbreaking loss of Jota.
Whether the new player is Kerkez or an entirely different surprise name, the signing is expected to strengthen Liverpool’s setup — but the speed at which the deal is completed will be key to sustaining momentum ahead of a demanding season.
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