Liverpool believes that they can rather close a deal for Florian Wirtz instead of later after submitting a third bid at Bayer Leverkusen for the German playmaker – who costs a British record costs
Liverpool hopes to close a deal for Florian Wirtz within a few days, despite the submission of another offer that lies under the valuation of the playmaker of Bayer Leverkusen. This is the third offer of the Premier League side.
It is their highest so far, in which the package comes in £ 113 million – of which £ 100 million is at the front before the extras are paid as add -ons. The Bundesliga club, however, maintained that they want £ 126 million before they consider having Wirtz search new.
Despite the inequality between the two digits, sports director Richard Hughes, who is leading negotiations, is hopeful a deal can be reached in the coming days. The first part of this summer's transfer window closes on 10 June before it opens again shortly thereafter.
The 22-year-old star made his club clearly that he wants to move to Anfield after Manchester City has opted for his signature. Bayern Munich were also enthusiastic, but they were used in the pecking order by the Premier League champions.
Personal conditions will not be a problem as soon as a fee has been agreed and the player is waiting for the green light to go to Liverpool next week after Germany on Sunday opposite France in third place in the Nations League is in third place.
Liverpool has already negotiated and signed Jeremie Frimpong with Leverkusen this summer. The Dutchman moved to Anfield as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, but his £ 30 million switch was made easier by a release clause in his contract.
Wirtz has no such clause and that led to the back and forth between the two clubs. Liverpool will have to break the British transfer record if they want to sign the playmaker, which is considered a generation talent with the Reds who are sure that he can immediately have an impact. Club chef Fernando Carro said earlier that they “would never let Wirtz leave” for less than their appreciation.
Arne Slot underwent a quiet summer when he first arrived in Anfield and worked with the team he inherited from Jurgen Klopp. But after the landing of the title, he did not waste time pursuing new recruits, while the Reds are looking to build on this year's success.
Germany -legend Rudi Voller – who left his role as sports director of Bayer Leverkusen in 2022 in 2022 – gave insight into the discussions and claimed that the German club would wait for Liverpool, despite their hope to take it quickly.
“It is no secret that he would like to go to Liverpool. I know that the clubs are negotiating with each other. It is often the case that it takes a while until an agreement is finally reached. Ultimately you have the feeling that it is going.
Like Frimpong and Wirtz Liverpool, also want to close a deal for Milos Kerkez van Bournemouth. The Hungarian was impressed by the cherries and is one of the many players who can move elsewhere. He is appreciated at £ 40 million.