Liverpool submit new £113 million bid for Florian Wirtz | OneFootball

Liverpool have submitted a new bid of £113 million to Bayer Leverkusen for playmaker Florian Wirtz, according to the Times.

However, Die Werkself want £126m to let Wirtz go, but Liverpool do not want to match that exorbitant fee.

While many people ponder whether the German international is worth the eye-watering sum, his numbers have been consistently elite.

Wirtz joined Leverkusen from FC Koln at the age of 16. Within weeks of turning 17, he made his Bundesliga debut.

A few weeks later, he scored against Bayern Munich to become the youngest-ever Bundesliga goalscorer at 17 years and 34 days.

Wirtz was a standout performer as Leverkusen won the domestic double and reached the Europa League final in 2023/24.

They did not reach those heights this term, but he still finished the campaign with 16 goals and 14 assists.

Wirtz ranked eighth in the Bundesliga this season for progressive passes (155). This makes excellent reading for a number 10 who operates between the lines.

He also created 2.1 chances from open play per 90 minutes in the Bundesliga this season.

That was more than any of his Leverkusen teammates, while only Mohamed Salah averaged more for Liverpool (2.3) in the Premier League.

Wirtz executed the fourth-most carries in the Bundesliga this season (549). Only one player had more than his five assists following a carry.

The Leverkusen star also attempted (165) and completed (82) the most dribbles in the Bundesliga this season.

The underlying numbers are excellent, compelling Liverpool to break their transfer record. However, he will be under pressure to deliver if he secures a big-money move to England.