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Liverpool Eye Creative Stuttgart Midfielder Angelo Stiller in €60m Move

Liverpool’s post-title ambitions are already taking shape, with reports from Germany strongly linking the club to Stuttgart’s midfield orchestrator Angelo Stiller. According to Stuttgarter Nachrichten, the Reds’ interest is “very concrete” and a summer move is increasingly likely.

Despite lifting the Premier League title under Arne Slot with four games to spare, the message from Merseyside is clear: this is only the beginning. With Virgil van Dijk recently extending his contract and stating the club is “planning to make it a big summer,” Liverpool look poised to make key additions. The presence of John W. Henry, Mike Gordon, and sporting director Richard Hughes at Anfield for the recent 5-1 victory over Tottenham was more than ceremonial—it marked the start of serious summer planning.

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Why Stiller Fits Liverpool’s Midfield Blueprint

Angelo Stiller, 23, has quietly become one of the Bundesliga’s most productive deep-lying playmakers. His statistics speak volumes:

Stiller’s ability to control the game from deep, coupled with his creative output, is exactly what Liverpool have lacked at times—especially in matches where breaking down a low block has proved difficult.

Stuttgarter Nachrichten report that Stuttgart may consider a sale if an offer of around €60 million is made—exactly the same figure Liverpool were ready to pay last year for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. Though that move fell through, Liverpool’s Plan B in Stiller could now become Plan A.

Stiller Viewed as Zubimendi Alternative

The article reminds readers that Stiller was previously considered as a fallback when Liverpool’s pursuit of Zubimendi failed last summer. With the Spaniard now seemingly Arsenal-bound, it appears Liverpool are prepared to act decisively this time.

Liverpool’s scouting department has been monitoring Stiller for over a year. While many fans were unfamiliar with the name during last summer’s midfield rebuild, internally, he has long been appreciated for his intelligence, vision, and composure.

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A deal now seems to hinge on whether Liverpool are willing to meet Stuttgart’s valuation. As the German outlet suggests, a €60 million bid would make Stuttgart “think twice” despite Stiller’s importance to their team.

Big Summer Expected Under Slot

Chris Bascombe of The Telegraph has reinforced reports that Arne Slot will be “backed with one of Liverpool’s biggest-ever summer transfer budgets.” With key figures from Fenway Sports Group already engaged in recruitment planning, Stiller may be just the first in a series of headline moves.

The signing would also signal a continuation of the club’s strategic pivot towards younger, technically gifted midfielders. After last summer’s refresh—bringing in Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch—Stiller would further complement this new generation.

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Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

This is the kind of rumour that should get every Liverpool fan excited. Angelo Stiller isn’t just another name from the Bundesliga—he’s a player built for the high-intensity, possession-dominant style Arne Slot wants. His numbers are elite. You don’t hit the 98th percentile in progressive passes by accident, especially in a side like Stuttgart, who aren’t even among Germany’s biggest spenders.

It’s also telling that Liverpool were ready to pay the exact same figure for Zubimendi last summer. This suggests the club have a clear budget and blueprint for this role. If Zubimendi is off to Arsenal, snapping up Stiller could be a masterstroke—potentially even a better stylistic fit for Slot’s system, given his Bundesliga experience and vertical passing range.

And with Slot having just delivered the title in his debut season—while rebuilding the squad on the fly—backing him now with elite-level options like Stiller could set up another dominant campaign. Add to that Van Dijk’s remarks about a “big summer,” and it’s easy to see this as one of several major moves inbound.

If Liverpool do seal this one early, fans can feel very optimistic. Not just about one signing, but about the kind of proactive, data-driven recruitment that has brought us back to the top.