Germany's midfielder #17 Florian Wirtz (L) celebrates scoring during the UEFA Nations League semi-final football match between Germany and Portugal in Munich, southern Germany on June 4, 2025.Germany's midfielder #17 Florian Wirtz (L) celebrates scoring during the UEFA Nations League semi-final football match between Germany and Portugal in Munich, southern Germany on June 4, 2025.
Germany's midfielder #17 Florian Wirtz (L) celebrates scoring during the UEFA Nations League semi-final football match between Germany and Portugal in Munich, southern Germany on June 4, 2025. | AFP via Getty Images
Liverpool are closing in a on deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz
Liverpool target Florian Wirtz showed a glimpse of what he can offer the Anfield club with a goal in Germany’s 2-1 defeat to Portugal in the Nations League. The Bayer Leverkusen man headed the ball in after 48 minutes but Portugal came from behind to advance.
The good news for the Reds is that there did not appear to be any sort of injury nightmare for Wirtz that could have thrown the proposed move to Anfield into doubt. Liverpool have had two bids rejected by Leverkusen for the attacking midfielder, the second coming in at a mega £109m.
David Ornstein gives exciting update on Florian Wirtz to Liverpool
Speaking on the The Athletic FC Podcast, the ever-reliable David Ornstein said the final details of the deal were being discussed and that Wirtz “only has eyes for Liverpool.” He said: “Where things are now is that this is progressing in the right direction.
“The talks are ongoing, I think they’re now onto the stage of potential add-ons, the make-up of the deal, the bonuses and how they would be achieved.
“So, it’s clearly at an advanced stage, but from what I hear it’s not quite at the finish line yet. There is more work to be done. But for Liverpool and their supporters, there’s reason to be optimistic. I do think they’re going to get this deal done.
“Not only because they’re pushing so hard in the club-to-club negotiations but also the desire of the player. He has eyes only for Liverpool.
“I do feel we’re getting towards a conclusion, and every indication is that Florian Wirtz is going to become a Liverpool player.”
Where Florian Wirtz could fit in at Liverpool
The Reds’ starting midfield trio of Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai is firmly nailed down, and it is unclear how Reds Arne Slot wants to use Wirtz if he completes his move to Liverpool.
The midfield trio are key players for the club but Wirtz can offer plenty of versatility to Slot. He can play in attacking midfield, as a second striker and on the right and left. He might just be used in a false nine role, comparable to the job performed by Roberto Firmino under Jurgen Klopp.
The Brazilian was incredibly effective at bringing Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah closer to goal while also contributing with plenty of goals and assists over the years. He was a key part of the success under Klopp and Slot may just envisage Wirtz playing in a similar role. Given his price tag, it is unclear if the Reds will sign an out-and-out striker, so they could already have a plan in place for Wirtz.
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