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Liverpool in Advanced Talks for Florian Wirtz Transfer

Liverpool Maintain Pursuit of Wirtz

Liverpool are pressing ahead in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Speaking on his Here We Go YouTube channel, Romano offered an update that will pique the interest of Reds supporters looking ahead to the Arne Slot era.

“Let me clarify that the conversations for Florian to Liverpool continue,” Romano said, emphasising that this is far from speculative chatter. The negotiations, he confirmed, are active and developing, with Liverpool “working hard to get the Florian Wirtz deal done.”

This is not the first time Liverpool have been linked with Wirtz, but the latest revelations from Romano suggest this is the most concrete progress yet. While there are still formalities to be ironed out, such as bonus structures and finer contractual points, Romano was clear about the trajectory of the deal: “Agreement with the player done and conversations underway with Bayer Leverkusen.”

Key Agreement Already in Place

What sets this potential transfer apart from past rumours is that Liverpool appear to have already secured Wirtz’s approval. Romano noted that “agreement with the player [is] almost okay,” indicating that personal terms are essentially settled.

With the player’s camp already aligned, attention has turned to the Bundesliga champions. Liverpool’s first proposal has been submitted, and they are now locked in discussions with Bayer Leverkusen to hash out “all the details of this deal.”

Romano was careful not to overstate the situation but did relay a clear level of optimism from those involved in the process. “That’s the message coming from those close to the deal,” he shared, before adding, “My expectation remains for this deal to be completed for Florian to Liverpool.”

Milos Kerkez Also on Liverpool’s Radar

Interestingly, Romano also referenced another active Liverpool target—left-back Milos Kerkez. Though the primary focus of the update was Florian Wirtz, Romano made clear that the club are working “on the Milos Kerkez deal” simultaneously.

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This dual-track approach hints at a busy window ahead for manager Arne Slot, as Liverpool seek to reinforce multiple areas of the pitch. It also underlines the club’s intent to finalise key business early, particularly when it comes to players with long-term potential like Wirtz.

What This Means for Liverpool’s Future

The interest in Wirtz, a player known for his creativity, vision and composure in tight spaces, is a clear signal of Liverpool’s intent to evolve their midfield and attacking identity under Slot. Though the club have not commented publicly, Romano’s report was definitive: “They are discussing about the bonuses, they are discussing about all the details,” he said, making it evident that this is now a negotiation rather than just an interest.

Fans may not have long to wait. Romano concluded his update with a confident note: “It won’t take too long,” he said, suggesting that if all parties remain aligned, an official agreement could be reached soon.

With personal terms agreed and formal conversations active between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen, the path is set. The question now is how quickly the final hurdles can be overcome—and whether Arne Slot will soon have Florian Wirtz as a key piece in his new Liverpool blueprint.