Liverpool Enter Transfer Battle with Arsenal for £78M Champions League Star
Liverpool are making major moves in the transfer market once again — and this time, they’ve gone head-to-head with Arsenal for one of Europe’s most coveted attacking talents.
According to multiple reports, the Reds have officially opened talks with the representatives of a £78 million-rated player — a long-term target for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal — as new sporting director Richard Hughes intensifies efforts to secure what could be Liverpool’s seventh signing of the summer following the arrival of Hugo Ekitike.
While the identity of the player remains under wraps, sources confirm he is a Champions League-proven attacking midfielder or wide forward who has been closely monitored by both Arsenal and Liverpool. The Gunners had been planning a late-window move, but Liverpool’s early intervention may now force their hand.
Hughes, who has been quietly working behind the scenes since his appointment, is reportedly personally driving negotiations. Insiders suggest this could be the club’s most significant and high-profile signing of the summer.
The player is said to be open to a Premier League switch and intrigued by Liverpool’s evolving tactical vision under new manager Arne Slot — a factor that could give the Merseyside club a crucial edge in the race.
Determined to inject more firepower and creativity into their final third, Liverpool are unwilling to wait, especially as interest in the player intensifies from European heavyweights like Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
Sources close to the club claim Liverpool are aiming to finalize the deal before the Premier League opener, with contract terms already under discussion.
This pursuit sends a clear message: Liverpool’s rebuild under Slot is in full swing — and they’re not playing it safe. They’re going all-in.
