Liverpool Echo Icon and football fans, get ready for some exciting news! The latest buzz in the football world involves discussions about Liverpool FC potentially signing Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz. It seems like things are heating up as Bayern Munich believes that Wirtz is more inclined towards joining Liverpool rather than the German champions. Club president Herbert Hainer spilled the beans on the situation, revealing that the young talent might be leaning towards the English champions.
Florian Wirtz, at just 22 years old, has already made a name for himself in Germany, representing his national team and showcasing his skills on the field. Liverpool has been keeping a close eye on him, impressed by his achievements and potential as one of the best attacking talents in Europe. Initially, it was just a matter of Liverpool showing interest in Wirtz, but now it seems like the race to secure his signature could be coming to an end, with the Reds in the lead.
Bayern president Hainer shed some light on the situation, stating, “[Sporting director] Max Eberl informed me that Florian Wirtz is probably leaning toward Liverpool. I can’t say how things will continue with Leverkusen.” This revelation comes as a surprise, especially after earlier speculations hinted at Wirtz staying in Germany, either with Leverkusen or making a move to Bayern Munich. However, it looks like Liverpool might just be the destination for the talented midfielder.
Liverpool wasted no time and made initial contact with Leverkusen to kickstart negotiations for what could be a blockbuster transfer. The Reds reached out to Wirtz and his inner circle, including his father and agent, Hans-Joachim, and mother Karin, to gauge his interest in a move to the Premier League. With no release clause in his contract and a hefty price tag of around £125m, Liverpool’s transfer specialists will have their work cut out for them to secure Wirtz’s services. If the deal goes through, it would surpass Liverpool’s current transfer record set when they acquired Virgil van Dijk from Southampton for £75m in 2018.
Despite no formal agreement in place yet, Wirtz has been identified as a top priority signing for Liverpool. The signs have been pointing towards a move abroad for the young talent, with Wirtz himself expressing interest in taking on new challenges. He mentioned, “I’m pretty lucky that I have so many excellent clubs right on my doorstep and that I can now play for one of the best clubs in Germany and Europe.” It seems like Wirtz is ready to step out of his comfort zone and embrace new experiences, making Liverpool a possible destination where he can continue to grow and excel on the pitch.
