{"id":4558,"date":"2025-05-29T11:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T08:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/?p=4558"},"modified":"2025-05-29T11:02:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T08:02:31","slug":"liverpool-arsenal-latest-signings-milos-kerkez-florian-wirtz-martin-zubimendi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/liverpool-arsenal-latest-signings-milos-kerkez-florian-wirtz-martin-zubimendi\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool &amp; Arsenal Latest Signings: Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz &amp; Martin Zubimendi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>summer transfer window<\/strong> is heating up as <strong>Liverpool and Arsenal<\/strong> finalize key signings to strengthen their squads ahead of the <strong>2025\/26 season<\/strong>. Liverpool has <strong>agreed personal terms<\/strong> with <strong>Milos Kerkez<\/strong>, with negotiations ongoing with <strong>Bournemouth<\/strong>, while they continue to push for <strong>Florian Wirtz<\/strong> from <strong>Bayer Leverkusen<\/strong>. Meanwhile, <strong>Arsenal has sealed a \u20ac60m deal<\/strong> for <strong>Martin Zubimendi<\/strong>, with the Spanish midfielder set to undergo his <strong>medical soon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Liverpool\u2019s Pursuit of Milos Kerkez &amp; Florian Wirtz<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Liverpool is making <strong>bold moves<\/strong> in the transfer market, securing <strong>personal terms<\/strong> with <strong>Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez<\/strong> and advancing talks for <strong>Florian Wirtz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Milos Kerkez: Liverpool\u2019s New Left-Back<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Liverpool has been searching for a <strong>long-term successor<\/strong> to <strong>Andy Robertson<\/strong>, and <strong>Kerkez fits the profile perfectly<\/strong>. The <strong>Hungarian international<\/strong>, who impressed at <strong>Bournemouth<\/strong>, is expected to <strong>cost around \u00a340-45 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"604\" data-id=\"4564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/milo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/milo.jpg 478w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/milo-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/milo-150x190.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/milo-300x379.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kerkez\u2019s 2024\/25 Season Stats at Bournemouth<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearances<\/strong>: <strong>38<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals<\/strong>: <strong>2<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assists<\/strong>: <strong>5<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean Sheets<\/strong>: <strong>9<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Successful Tackles<\/strong>: <strong>78%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pass Accuracy<\/strong>: <strong>85%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerkez\u2019s <strong>defensive solidity, attacking instincts, and ability to progress the ball<\/strong> make him an ideal fit for <strong>Liverpool\u2019s high-intensity system<\/strong> under <strong>Arne Slot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Milos-Kerkez.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Milos-Kerkez.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Milos-Kerkez-199x300.jpeg 199w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Milos-Kerkez-150x227.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Milos-Kerkez-300x453.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Florian Wirtz: Liverpool\u2019s Midfield Maestro<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Liverpool is also <strong>pushing hard<\/strong> to sign <strong>Florian Wirtz<\/strong>, one of <strong>Europe\u2019s brightest young talents<\/strong>. The <strong>22-year-old playmaker<\/strong> has already <strong>agreed personal terms<\/strong>, and Liverpool has submitted a <strong>\u20ac100m bid<\/strong>, with negotiations ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"579\" height=\"602\" data-id=\"4566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/florian.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/florian.jpg 579w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/florian-289x300.jpg 289w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/florian-150x156.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/florian-300x312.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wirtz\u2019s 2024\/25 Season Stats at Bayer Leverkusen<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearances<\/strong>: <strong>42<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals<\/strong>: <strong>16<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assists<\/strong>: <strong>15<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Passes Per Game<\/strong>: <strong>2.8<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dribbles Completed<\/strong>: <strong>85%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Big Chances Created<\/strong>: <strong>22<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wirtz\u2019s <strong>creativity, vision, and ability to unlock defenses<\/strong> will be crucial for Liverpool as they aim to <strong>retain their Premier League title<\/strong> and push for <strong>Champions League glory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"587\" data-id=\"4567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/florian-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/florian-1.jpg 498w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/florian-1-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/florian-1-150x177.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/florian-1-300x354.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Arsenal Secures Martin Zubimendi for \u20ac60m<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arsenal has <strong>finalized a \u20ac60m deal<\/strong> for <strong>Real Sociedad\u2019s midfield general, Martin Zubimendi<\/strong>. The <strong>Spanish international<\/strong> is set to <strong>undergo his medical<\/strong>, marking a <strong>major midfield reinforcement<\/strong> for <strong>Mikel Arteta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"876\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Zubimendi-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Zubimendi-1.jpeg 736w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Zubimendi-1-252x300.jpeg 252w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Zubimendi-1-150x179.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Zubimendi-1-300x357.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Zubimendi-1-696x828.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zubimendi\u2019s 2024\/25 Season Stats at Real Sociedad<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearances<\/strong>: <strong>45<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals<\/strong>: <strong>4<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assists<\/strong>: <strong>6<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pass Accuracy<\/strong>: <strong>89%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tackles Won<\/strong>: <strong>82%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interceptions Per Game<\/strong>: <strong>2.3<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Zubimendi\u2019s <strong>ability to control the tempo, break up opposition attacks, and dictate play<\/strong> makes him the <strong>perfect addition<\/strong> to Arsenal\u2019s midfield. With <strong>Jorginho departing<\/strong>, Zubimendi will provide <strong>stability and tactical intelligence<\/strong> alongside <strong>Declan Rice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zubimendi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zubimendi.jpg 504w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zubimendi-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zubimendi-150x189.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/zubimendi-300x379.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Liverpool and Arsenal are making <strong>major moves<\/strong> in the transfer market, securing <strong>top-tier talent<\/strong> to strengthen their squads. <strong>Kerkez and Wirtz<\/strong> will bring <strong>defensive stability and attacking creativity<\/strong> to Liverpool, while <strong>Zubimendi<\/strong> will add <strong>midfield control and tactical intelligence<\/strong> to Arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the <strong>summer transfer window progresses<\/strong>, both clubs will look to <strong>finalize these deals<\/strong> and potentially <strong>add more reinforcements<\/strong> before the new season kicks off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/Bangbet.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"Bangbet.com\">Bangbet<\/a> More Than Win!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The summer transfer window is heating up as Liverpool and Arsenal finalize key signings to strengthen their squads ahead of the 2025\/26 season. 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