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Liverpool Close In on Florian Wirtz as Transfer Momentum Builds

Wirtz Sways Towards Merseyside Ambition

Florian Wirtz, one of Germany’s most electric young attackers, is on the brink of a sensational switch to Liverpool. As reported by The Express, the Reds are now favourites to seal a deal in the coming days, fending off competition from Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

City’s decision to opt out of a big-money deal and Bayern’s reported rejection has paved the way for Liverpool to make their move. Wirtz, just 22, has been a talismanic presence at Bayer Leverkusen since 2020, dazzling in the No.10 role and across the frontline. Yet it’s the timing and clarity of Liverpool’s proposal that appears to have turned the tide.

“[Bayern chief] Max Eberl informed me that Florian Wirtz is probably leaning towards Liverpool,” Bayern president Herbert Hainer admitted. “I can’t say how things will continue with Leverkusen.”

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Price Tag Could Be Flexible

The reported £126 million valuation for Wirtz may have caused hesitation, but The Times suggest Leverkusen could accept a lower upfront fee if the package includes significant add-ons. There’s an understanding that Liverpool’s opening bid is imminent, and the ease of the Jeremie Frimpong deal may have helped soothe relations between the two clubs.

Loyalty Over Rivals

Leverkusen’s relief is palpable. They’re reportedly “delighted” at the thought of not facing Wirtz in the Bundesliga next season. The player’s loyalty to his current employers played a part in him choosing Liverpool over Bayern, a move that could sting deeply in Bavaria.

According to TBR Football, a deal could even be wrapped up by Monday, with all parties quietly confident of a swift resolution.

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Wirtz’s output speaks volumes. With 57 goals in 197 games for Leverkusen and two more for Germany at Euro 2024, he arrives with pedigree. His vision, technical prowess, and positional flexibility align with the kind of dynamic, vertical football Liverpool look to develop under Arne Slot.

Should this deal materialise, it would mark one of the first major statements of Slot’s reign and add another dimension to Liverpool’s evolving attack.

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There’s a buzz around this potential signing that hasn’t been felt in some time. If this deal goes through, it’s not just about Wirtz joining Liverpool – it’s about what he represents. At 22, with nearly 200 senior club appearances and starring for Germany at Euro 2024, Wirtz is battle-tested but still brimming with potential.

The most encouraging aspect is the player’s enthusiasm for Liverpool’s project. It shows how much things have changed under Arne Slot, who clearly has a strong pitch when it comes to recruitment. When Wirtz reportedly snubs Bayern – the Bundesliga’s giants – to come to Anfield, you know Liverpool are still seen as one of Europe’s elite.

Questions remain, of course. Will Leverkusen really drop the price? Can Liverpool afford to part with £100m+ without trimming the squad elsewhere? Yet, with his ability to operate as a No.10 or float into wider roles, Wirtz could be the final creative spark that bridges Liverpool’s midfield and forward lines.

If Liverpool pull this off, it sends a message to their rivals: this rebuild isn’t about transition – it’s about domination.