1. FSV Mainz 05 v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga
Liverpool restarted talks with Bayer Leverkusen on Monday to get the deal done ‘very soon’ (Picture: Getty)
Liverpool have launched their first official bid to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen worth over £84m plus add-ons, according to reports.
The Reds sensationally emerged as the front-runners to secure Wirtz’s signature on Friday after a dramatic transfer battle with Bayern Munich.
It was previously reported that a verbal agreement was in place for Wirtz to join Bayern Munich before Liverpool swooped in at the last minute.
Wirtz has already said yes to a move to Liverpool and has even visited the north west of England to look for houses ahead of his expected switch.
According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have now made their opening offer for Wirtz – in a package worth over €100m (£84m) plus add-ons – to bring the Germany international to Anfield.
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Club-to-club negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen are underway and restarted on Monday with the Reds aiming get the deal done ‘very soon’.
The transfer window opens early this summer – between June 1 and June 10 – because of the Club World Cup. It will then reopen again on June 16.
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MAY 10: Florian Wirtz of Leverkusen looks on during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund at BayArena on May 10, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by J??rg Sch??ler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images)
Florian Wirtz could join Liverpool when the window opens on June 1 (Picture: Getty)
Wirtz is widely regarded as one of the best attacking midfielders in the world and it would be a major boost if Liverpool get a deal done for him.
The 22-year-old has conjured up 10 goals and 13 assists across 31 Bundesliga games for Bayer Leverkusen this season.
Wirtz was crowned Bundesliga Player of the Season in 2024 as he helped Bayer Leverkusen clinch an incredible league and cup double.
1. FSV Mainz 05 v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga
Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Man City all tried to sign the German star (Picture: Getty)
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann believes Wirtz would be making a ‘very good step’ in his career by joining Liverpool.
‘It’s not official, but if it’s Liverpool, then it’d be a very good step because he can play in his position, a great environment, great club,’ Nagelsmann said.
‘Bayern wouldn’t have been a bad option either. It would’ve been good to have them (Wirtz and Musiala) playing together, but Jamal and Flo can get on well together even if they’re not at the same club.
‘The most important thing is that he plays and continues to develop. If he feels that he would be better off at Liverpool, then he has to do it.’
Fellow Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester City were also interested in Wirtz before they dropped out of the race for the player.
Bayern Leverkusen are thought to be holding out for at least €150million (£125m) for Wirtz.
The Reds have set aside between €130m and €150m to bring him to Anfield, with a recent report also claiming a Liverpool player moving in the other direction is being discussed too.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have already agreed a deal to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen as they look to strengthen their squad even further and land the Premier League title again next season.
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