According to a report from David Ornstein of The Athletic, Liverpool FC has started the bidding on Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz with a proposal to Die Werkself worth up to €130 million in fixed fees, plus bonuses:
Liverpool submit offer to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen worth up to €130m in total. This is an improved second bid + figure a top-end amount - comprising fixed fee & potential add-ons. 22yo #Bayer04 playmaker keen to join #LFC @TheAthleticFC
Bayer Leverkusen is rumored to want as much as €150 million for Wirtz.
Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg added further context, including the possibility of a Liverpool player being included in a deal:
⏳ A new €125-130m offer from Liverpool for Florian #Wirtz has been submitted. However, there is still no total agreement with Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Negotiations are ongoing.
A prompt agreement remains the goal of both clubs. It is said to be just a matter of days now. There is also continued talk of a Liverpool player who could potentially be included in the deal. #LFC
Wirtz is currently with the German national team in Herzogenaurach. Waiting for the green light to undergo his medical.
As things stand, a deal is fully expected to get done.
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