Florian Wirtz to Chelsea transfer truth after laughable Liverpool exit rumor
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Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz, but the Blues have rubbished any suggestion of a move for the Germany international this summerXabi Alonso got the best out of Florian Wirtz at Bayer Leverkusen(Image: Jörg Schüler/Getty Images)Xabi Alonso has no plans to bring Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz to Chelsea this summer for a reunion.Alonso and Wirtz worked together during their time at Bayer Leverkusen, where the incoming Blues manager helped extract the best performances we've seen from the Germany international. Wirtz's impressive showings under Alonso earned him a big-money move to Liverpool last summer, although things haven't quite fallen into place for the former Leverkusen attacker at Anfield so far.The 23 year old managed seven goals and 10 assists for the Reds across 49 appearances in all competitions during his first season in England.
With Alonso securing his first Premier League role at Chelsea, speculation about a reunion has always seemed inevitable.One report claims Chelsea are 'keeping tabs' on Wirtz and could potentially make a move depending on what happens with Enzo Fernandez this summer. However, football.london put that to a source close to the west London club and it has been dismissed.Chelsea are targeting at least two first-team-quality players to strengthen Alonso's squad ahead of the 44 year old's first season at Stamford Bridge.
He gives me a lot of freedom on the pitch and always has a tip on what I can do better."Florian Wirtz will come up against Yan Diomande on Saturday at the World Cup(Image: Molly Darlington/Getty Images)Alonso had been linked with Liverpool before he ultimately landed in west London, but his former club opted for Andoni Iraola after parting ways with Arne Slot following a fifth-placed finish in the Premier League.It will therefore be Iraola, rather than Alonso, who will be charged with unlocking the best from the German international. The former Bournemouth manager will undoubtedly be hoping that he returns to Anfield in fine fettle following the World Cup.Wirtz has featured in both of Germany's matches to date, with Julian Nagelsmann placing considerable faith in him.