Paul Merson writes in his latest Sky Sports column that he is worried about Liverpool this season, particularly regarding how long the club can wait for a potential move for Bayer Leverkusen forward Florian Wirtz. He frames the issue as a timing and squad-planning concern for Liverpool as the campaign progresses.

Merson also questions the certainty of Wirtz’s availability and fit, and he brings Bradley Barcola into the discussion as another attacking option connected to Liverpool-related transfer speculation. Across the outlets provided, the reporting centers on Merson’s opinion rather than new, verified movement in the transfer market.

While all sources reference the same column and the same themes, they do not provide additional details beyond Merson’s concerns about Liverpool’s season and his doubts and questions around Wirtz and Barcola. The emphasis remains on commentary about possibilities and patience, rather than confirmed negotiations or outcomes.