Top journalist reveals Florian Wirtz is now leaning towards Liverpool as his preferred destination over Bayern Munich.
Liverpool Leading the Race to Secure Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen’s midfield star, has reportedly set his sights on a move to Anfield. This move update has put Liverpool ahead of Bayern Munich in the transfer race. Once thought to be Bayern-bound, Wirtz’s change of heart comes as Manchester City have withdrawn from the chase. City are targeting **AC Milan**‘s Tijjani Reijnders at this time, according to reports.
🚨 Liverpool in talks with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Florian Wirtz. Communication channels open since Frimpong deal & ongoing for No10. If agreement reached would be club-record acquisition + most expensive German player ever. 22yo wants #LFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/cIhNwHPW26
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) May 23, 2025
Sports journalist David Ornstein has shared that the 22-year-old has even begun searching for houses in the north west of England. This shows the player’s serious intent for the move. Leverkusen will likely want to ask around €150 million (£126.5m) for their star. However, Reds will likely try to negotiate a lower fee closer to Bayern’s initial €100 million valuation.
If this move happens, it would smash the PL champion’s current record signing. The current record stands at £85 million for Darwin Nunez in 2022.
Player Keen on Anfield Life as Bayern Shifts Focus
Wirtz’s desire to join Arne Slot’s squad has come as a surprise. Especially, given how fast the Reds have moved. The German playmaker’s decision could reshape Liverpool’s summer plans, as the club looks to refresh its attack and midfield.
While nothing is finalized, both English and German sources now suggest Slot’s side are front-runners. Meanwhile, Bayern have started to look elsewhere. They have targets like Rafael Leao and Kaoru Mitoma now on their radar. That hints they may be stepping back from Wirtz.
With Leverkusen wrapping up their season and Wirtz is already house-hunting in England, the buzz around Merseyside is growing. Though a deal isn’t done, the signs are all pointing towards a blockbuster Anfield arrival this summer.
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