Liverpool remain firmly in the hunt for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, despite growing interest from Premier League champions Manchester City and Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
Liverpool Plot Record-Breaking Move for Bayer Star Florian Wirtz
The Reds are refusing to back out of the race for the German sensation, who has lit up the Bundesliga under Xabi Alonso.
While recent reports claimed it was a two-horse battle between City and Bayern, journalist Graeme Bailey insists Liverpool are very much in contention for the 21-year-old’s signature.
Wirtz, under contract with Leverkusen until June 2027, is expected to be one of the most sought-after players this summer.
A deal for the attacking midfielder would reportedly cost around £87 million, a figure that would break Liverpool’s current transfer record—set by the £85 million acquisition of Darwin Núñez in 2022.
Described by many as “the best No.10 in world football”, Wirtz has been instrumental in Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga-winning campaign.
The Germany international registered 23 goal contributions in 32 league matches last season and has carried his form into the current term, scoring 15 goals and assisting 13 in 39 appearances across all competitions.
His creativity and footballing intelligence have caught the attention of Europe’s elite.
Alongside Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid are also tracking the playmaker, though Manchester City and Bayern Munich are believed to be leading the chase.
Liverpool’s interest in Wirtz aligns with their plans for a squad revamp under incoming boss Arne Slot.
With Nunez’s future up in the air—especially after Saudi clubs expressed interest in January—the Reds are preparing for a transformative summer.
Securing a talent like Wirtz would be a statement of intent from the Merseyside club.
Not only would it bolster their attacking options, but it would also signal their ambition to return to the summit of European football.
Whether Wirtz decides to make the leap this summer remains to be seen—but Liverpool are ready to pounce.
