Liverpool have launched a bid to try and secure the services of Florian Wirtz.
The Reds have moved into pole position for the German, appearing to beat Bayern Munich and Manchester City to his signature. And Arne Slot has now, according to reports, offered a "top end" amount for the midfielder.
According to The Athletic, Liverpool have launched a €130m (£109m) bid which they see as a top-end amount. The fee is said to be compromised of a guaranteed fee and potential add-ons.
Wirtz opened talks with Liverpool last week after communication between the two clubs had already been instigated with the Reds locked in negotiations with full-back Jeremie Frimpong.
The report adds that Wirtz has already travelled to England to look houses should the deal proceed.
HAMBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 20: Florian Wirtz of Leverkusen looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC St. Pauli 1910 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Millerntor Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images)
Florian Wirtz wants to move to Liverpool (Image: undefined via Getty Images)
Bayern were previously believed to be favourites in efforts to land the German talent.
Bild reported that Bayern had been in secret discussions with Wirtz's father, Hans-Joachim, believing the forward was open to remaining in Germany for a further four years.
However, last Friday, Hans-Joachim told Bayern a deal would need to be concluded before his son's summer holiday, but the Bavarian giants felt under no pressure, expecting negotiations for a 2026 transfer instead.
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On the same day, Wirtz's father informed Eberl and Uli Hoeness of his son's sudden preference to join Liverpool rather than staying in Germany.
Wirtz has been sparkling in Germany for Leverkusen - emerging as one of the nations top talents under Xabi Alonso.
He was part of the Leverkusen side that went unbeaten in the Bundesliga last season, also winning the DFB Pokal, but losing out in the Europa League final.
Leverkusen surrendered their Bundesliga crown this season, with Bayern Munich retaking their spot at the summit.