Liverpool's club record for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz has been rejected, claims from Germany.
Wirtz was reserved this summer as the Target of the Reds, while Arne Slot seems to build on the side that has delivered a Premier League title in his first season on Merseyside.
The 22-year-old was the key to Leverkusen's unlikely Bundesliga triumph in 2023-24 and has long been associated with a move to Bavarian Giants Bayern Munich.
Manchester City has reportedly also followed Wirtz, where Pep Guardiola reportedly regards him as the perfect successor to Kevin De Bruyne as the primary creative outlet of the club.
In recent weeks, however, Anfield has emerged as the most likely destination for the Germany -International – in which Wirtz has already agreed personal conditions for a move.
Liverpool also demonstrated their desire to complete the deal by submitting a bid worth € 130 million (£ 109 million).
However, according to a report from BILD, the supply has been rejected with Leverkusen, reportedly determined to secure a € 150 million (£ 127 million) for their prices active.
The report also claims that the deficit could be made with performance -related bonuses, but emphasizes that the deal is not considered in danger.
Another suggestion that has been made in recent days is that Liverpool could offer a player to serve as a brand in negotiations, with Jarrell Quansah and Harvey Elliott mentioned as potential candidates.
Former Manchester United -Baas Erik ten Hag was appointed Leverkusen's new head coach last week after Xabi Alonso left to take the lead over Real Madrid.
Ten Hag has been unemployed since he was fired by United in October, but has wasted little time watching the Premier League to reform his new team.
On Sunday, the Bundesliga side closed the signing of goalkeeper Mark Flekken from Brentford.
With their no. 1 departure, Brentford will sign the Liverpool Academy -graduated Cooimhin Kelleher in a deal of £ 18 million.