Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen applauds during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at MEWA Arena on May 17, 2025 in Mainz, Germany. (Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty Images)Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen applauds during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at MEWA Arena on May 17, 2025 in Mainz, Germany. (Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty Images)
Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen applauds during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at MEWA Arena on May 17, 2025 in Mainz, Germany. (Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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Liverpool have lodged a bid for Florian Wirtz, reports suggest.
The Reds are regarded as the frontrunners to sign the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker. Wirtz had long been expected to join Bayern Munich this summer, while Manchester City were also keen.
But Liverpool entered the transfer tussle - and moved ahead in the race. Wirtz is regarded as one of Europe’s premium young players, having fired 57 goals and 65 assists fin 197 appearances Leverkusen. Last term, he was a key player when Die Werkself claimed their maiden Bundesliga title and the DFB-Pokal. This season, Xabi Alonso’s side finished as runners-up to Bayern.
Leverkusen value Wirtz at around £126 million. But it’s been suggested that they could be persuaded into a cheaper sale to a club outside of Germany. And according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Reds have now lodged a bid in excess of €100 million for the 22-year-old. He posted on X: “Liverpool first official bid for Florian Wirtz in excess of €100m package with add-ons has been received by Bayer Leverkusen.
“Club to club negotiations underway, restarting today to get the deal done very soon. Wirtz already told Bayer that he only wants Liverpool.”
Liverpool are making moves to get their transfer business done early as they aim to defend the Premier League title in the 2025-26 season. It appears that the Reds are close to a double Leverkusen raid, with Jeremie Frimpong closing in on a switch to Anfield for £30 million. Frimpong will fill the void of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who turned down a new contract and is poised to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.
Liverpool are also keen to bring in AFC Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.
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