Liverpool are reportedly considering a bold swap deal that could see Florian Wirtz head to Real Madrid in exchange for Vinicius Junior, in a move that would shake up European football.
Wirtz Struggles at Liverpool Amid High Expectations
The German attacking midfielder joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in July for a reported £100 million, beating out interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Yet Wirtz has struggled to hit his stride, failing to register a goal or assist in his opening 11 Premier League appearances.
Injuries sustained on international duty with Germany have also kept him out of Liverpool’s last two matches.
While his goal and assist stats tell one story, Wirtz has remained productive in creating chances—ranking 20th among Premier League players—and continues to impress on the international stage.
Still, his underwhelming start has drawn scrutiny as Liverpool endure a poor run of form.
Mendieta Suggests Swap Could Suit Both Clubs
Former Spain midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has suggested that Wirtz could thrive under Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid, while Vinicius Junior, unsettled at the Bernabéu, could flourish in the Premier League with the right support.
Mendieta said: “Florian Wirtz and Vinicius Junior in a swap deal. Why not? I see more of Florian at Real Madrid than Vinicius at Anfeld right now, but a swap could suit both. Alonso knows Wirtz from Leverkusen and could bring the best out of him. Vinicius could succeed in England with faith and support—he’s obviously a fantastic player.”
As speculation intensifies, a potential Wirtz-Vinicius exchange could become one of the most talked-about transfer stories of the season, blending tactical considerations with star power on both sides.
