The Reds are closing in on a record-breaking deal for Wirtz after hijacking Bayern Munich's proposed swoop for the player, with the German giants ridiculed for missing out on their top target

Leverkusen value the Germany international at around €150million although there could be a compromise over the final fee. Arne Slot wants to make a significant play for the Germany playmaker, who has scored 16 times and claimed 15 assists this season.

Florian Wirtz has been strongly linked with a summer transfer to Liverpool following interest from Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid.

Liverpool are preparing to launch a major overhaul of their squad this summer with a host of new signings expected - but the Reds are also set to lose a key player

A report has revealed when Liverpool are hoping to complete a deal for Florian Wirtz by as his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen edges closer.

Salah has signed a new two-year deal at Liverpool worth around £400,000-a-week, an annual salary of £18.2m. The Egyptian has been perceived as the club’s marquee player since signing from Roma in 2017, having scored 245 times for the Reds, and is likely to raise eyebrows at Wirtz being so close to him in wages.

Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest on Florian Wirtz to Liverpool including a new development, while Jamie Carragher has raised eyebrows when discussing where the German would play.

While, as is often the case, there were differing views at Bayern, Liverpool, on the other hand, outlined a highly professional and appealing plan for Wirtz, which matters the most to the player. He is set to become the new central figure in midfield at Liverpool as a playmaker, with Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister behind him.