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Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz Gamble: Why Bayern Are Nervous—and What It Means for the Reds

The tug-of-war for Florian Wirtz is heating up, and it’s not just another transfer rumour—it’s a high-stakes chess match between two of Europe’s biggest clubs. While Bayern Munich might feel they have the inside track, Liverpool are looming larger than ever in the rear-view mirror. German journalist Christian Falk has brought this latest twist to light, and it’s one that should make fans on Merseyside sit up and pay attention.

Liverpool Make Bayern Sweat Over Wirtz

Bayern Munich were confident. The German champions had verbal assurances from Wirtz’s camp. They believed the deal was theirs to lose, set for 2025 or 2026. But according to Falk, who spoke exclusively on CF Bayern Insider, Liverpool’s interest has thrown a spanner in the works.

“Bayern Munich still believe they have the Wirtz family’s word that he will join Bayern in 2025 or 2026,” Falk said. “But now, there is a bit of fear inside the club around Liverpool.”

The Reds, under new manager Arne Slot, appear ready to do what Bayern won’t: commit to the transfer fee. Bayer Leverkusen want €150m (£126.1m). Bayern are holding firm at €100m (£84.6m). That gap could be decisive, and Liverpool may just be willing to fill it.

Househunting on Merseyside?

In one of the more surprising elements of Falk’s report, it was revealed that Wirtz has already begun househunting in Liverpool. That’s a bold move if Bayern truly had everything sewn up.

“The family is playing this transfer game quite openly,” Falk said. “They’re telling Bayern what they’re doing with Liverpool, and they’re telling Liverpool what they’re doing with Bayern Munich.”

This openness suggests Wirtz’s camp is not as committed to Bayern as the German club hoped. It also gives Liverpool a genuine shot at snatching one of the Bundesliga’s brightest stars.

Bayern Try to Regain Control at Tegernsee

Bayern aren’t giving up. The next play in their strategy involves some old-school persuasion at Uli Hoeneß’s residence in Tegernsee. It’s a power move from the old guard, designed to lean on relationships and reputation.

“Here, they want to make a deal with the family. They’re hoping to gain some ground with the father (and agent), Hans-Joachim,” Falk noted. “His generation certainly admires Hoeneß, so this is a big chance for Bayern.”

But Liverpool aren’t idle. Michael Edwards, back in the fold at FSG, is reportedly flying to Boston for crunch talks with key figures. If the Reds are willing to hit that €150m mark, it may be Bayern who find themselves outmanoeuvred.

Wirtz Impressed by Liverpool’s Ambition

Money aside, there’s a less tangible but equally crucial element at play: impression. Wirtz is said to have been wowed by what Liverpool had to offer.

“Wirtz was impressed with what he saw from Liverpool. It’s a really big, professional club – another world when you’re working in Leverkusen,” Falk said.

That contrast between Liverpool and Bayern is striking. “Bayern Munich is more of a family club. It’s one of the biggest clubs in the world, of course, but the training ground isn’t quite as big as you’d expect!”

Those details matter to players. The professionalism, the infrastructure, the vibe—it all feeds into a young star’s decision. And if Wirtz felt the scale and vision at Anfield, that could be a deciding factor.

Strategic Spending and a Big Summer Ahead

Liverpool have cash to spend, but they also have multiple positions to strengthen. The club is eyeing Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong, likely to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, should he move on. They still need a centre-back and possibly a striker, given the underwhelming seasons of Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez.

So, while they could meet Wirtz’s asking price, the question becomes one of priorities. Can they afford to splash £126m on one player and still complete their rebuild?

Regardless, the interest is real. The threat to Bayern is real. And Christian Falk’s reporting makes one thing clear: this saga is far from over.

“They want to stop the efforts of Liverpool and complete the deal,” Falk said. That sentence alone signals how seriously Bayern are now taking the Reds.