
Anfield Index
·5. Juni 2025
Telling nod adds fuel to Liverpool summer transfer talk

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·5. Juni 2025
Football does not always offer clear answers, but sometimes a nod says everything. In the afterglow of Germany’s UEFA Nations League semi-final defeat to Portugal, Florian Wirtz delivered a subtle message that sent Liverpool fans into overdrive.
The 22-year-old midfielder, who impressed once again with a goal in a tight 2-1 loss, has long been touted as a generational talent. Wednesday night’s performance only reaffirmed his credentials. And yet, it was not the goal that stole the spotlight — it was the nod.
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While Cristiano Ronaldo’s side marched into the final, Wirtz emerged as Germany’s shining light, his deft movement and technical craft causing problems throughout. His goal, albeit in vain, underscored why so many European giants have circled his name. Liverpool are not just circling, though — they might already have their man.
Following the match, Wirtz was approached by journalist Lewis Steele and asked, “Are you excited about joining Liverpool?” Wirtz’s response? A knowing nod. No words, no denials, just a moment that felt louder than anything said in a press conference.
You can watch the video on the journalist’s X page below.
Transfers can be cagey affairs, but body language can often speak volumes. If this nod is anything to go by, the red half of Merseyside may be welcoming one of Europe’s brightest young stars before the summer window slams shut.