The potentially record-breaking movement of Liverpool for Florian Wirtz is a declaration of intent for the Premier League champions.
With Manchester City and Arsenal ready to splash the money this summer to close the gorge, the Anfield Club is ready to pay an eye-watery sum of money for the generally coveted Bayer Leverkusen-Midgenvielder.
It would be a rare piece of extravagant company for such a measured club, whose fans often the owners of the owners of Lambast Fenway Lambast for not making 'selection framework' signing sessions.
But this would not only be a selection frame transfer if they get it done. This would be the coup of the summer to send shock waves by not only sending English rivals, but also the offices of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Wirtz, 22, known as 'Flo' to his friends, won the Bundesliga player of the season last year for his leading role in Bayer Leverkusen's Against-the-The-Title Triumph and undefeated campaign, who also played a role in those who win the German Cup and reach the Europa League final and reach the Europa League-Finale.
The family is steeped in football – his parents are his agents and his sister, Juliane, plays for the Werder Bremen – Lady team.
“Flo gives us the opportunity to do special things,” said the outgoing Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, while former Germany manager Hansi Flick, now in Barcelona, once stated: “Flo is just a huge asset for this team with his carefree nature. He is just an excellent technician, likes to play, is very creative, has a good chance, runs fast and is fast – the full package. '
He can play a flank, like a no. 10 or as a striker.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold left, one of Liverpool's goals before the summer was replacing his creative output, even if he is from a different position. Wirtz's good friend Jeremie Frimpong will also help with that when he draws – this season he has five goals and 12 assists from the right wing.
If the Wirtz deal comes over the line, he could give Liverpool a decade, who would land a player at the same level as Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland.
It is a statement from Arne Slot and Sporting Director Richard Hughes, who dampens the story that their success was a one -off.
Notes from Liverpool have been positive all week: firstly, Manchester City gave their intention to withdraw because of the finances involved and then, on Friday, Bayern Munich also admitted the defeat.
In Bavaria it is said that they are being stripped. They thought the jewel of Germany was their husbands. President Herbert Hainer said on Saturday: “Max Eberl (director) told me that Florian Wirtz probably tends to Liverpool.”
It could break the British transfer record £ 115 million Chelsea, paid for Moises Caicedo, where Leverkusen originally demanded £ 126 million (€ 150 million) for Wirtz – but Liverpool can negotiate that in a stimulated package including add -ons.
Sources in Germany say that Leverkusen will not face anything other than compensation that, due to a lack of a better sentence, breaks the bank. They were hoping that he would sign an extension of 12 months with his deal that runs until 2027.
The Reds prepare their first bid for Wirtz, who scored 16 goals and helped another 15 this season.
Leverkusen has kept an eye on a few Liverpool players such as Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah to replace Wirtz and the departing defender Jonathan Tah, but this would have been individual movements and the interest at this stage did not improve.
Rivals can come across the final reimbursement, if Liverpool and Leverkusen agree, but then the £ 54 million Manchester City Wolfsburg paid for Kevin De Bruyne lifted eyebrows in 2014. Who is talking about the reimbursement if the brilliant Belgian waves say goodbye to the Etihad after 10 years this weekend?
It may not be easy to complete this deal, but Wirtz is enthusiastic about moving to Merseyside and Liverpool are willing to continue with their interest. Compiling those statements is usually equal to a sale.
If they get it done, it will send an explanation to rivals that they lift the Premier League trophy during the weekend, Liverpool does not rest on their laurels and returns stronger to defend their crown.