Liverpool are now reportedly preparing to spend big once again this summer, this time to welcome an impressive midfield star and a key defensive reinforcement for Arne Slot.

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The Reds have spent more than ever this summer, even breaking the British transfer record to secure Florian Wirtz's arrival from Bayer Leverkusen. The German international is one of the best attacking midfielders in the world and will only improve a side that already have a Premier League title to their name under Slot.

The former Leverkusen star isn't the only fresh face in Liverpool's dressing room, however. Joining him, Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong, Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili and third-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman have also all put pen to paper on Anfield moves this summer.

After signing as many as five fresh faces though, the Reds are now looking to open the door to a number of stars which could yet include Luis Diaz. The Colombian winger has found himself on the radar of both Barcelona and Bayern Munich, with the latter now reportedly willing to spend over £50m to secure his signature.

Whether Liverpool chiefs deem that offer acceptable is the big question. For over £50m, they would be selling a winger who is 28 years old and into the final two years of his current deal with fresh terms not guaranteed. And with that money, the Reds could go out and welcome two more fresh faces to round off their summer spending.

Liverpool preparing £86m double Barcelona swoop

According to reports in Spain, Liverpool are now preparing a €100m (£86m) offer to sign both Fermin Lopez and Andeas Christensen this summer.

The Barcelona duo have entered Liverpool's radar, who are seemingly looking to reinforce both their midfield and backline ahead of their Premier League title defence with £69m on Lopez and £17m on Christensen.

Slot reportedly thinks they're both a perfect fit at Anfield, but out of the duo, it is Lopez who instantly stands out as a talent to watch. The Spaniard earned high praise from scout Jacek Kulig, who praised his "incredible" 2024. Now, he could be on his way to the home of the Premier League champions.

Christensen, meanwhile, wouldn't exactly be a bad backup for Liverpool given his Premier League experience at Chelsea. Whether those at Anfield are prepared to pay his £146,000-a-week salary is another question entirely, however.