The opening bid of Liverpool on the German star Florian Wirtz is supposed to be in 'surplus' of € 100 million (£ 85 million) with add-ons, according to a report.
Bayer Leverkusen has reportedly now received the range of Reds, with negotiations that will be restarted on Monday to have the deal 'very soon' concluded.
Wirtz, one of the smartest young stars in world football, is enthusiastic about moving to Anfield after he has rejected the chance of becoming a member of Bayern Munich or to stay in the Bayarena for another year.
According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal for the 22-year-old is currently being poured out and is expected to be quickly completed quickly.
Last year, Wirtz won the Bundesliga player of the season for his lead role in Bayer Leverkusen's Against-The-Odds title Triumph and Un unbelvished campaign, which also played a role in winning the German cup and reached the Europa League final.
A deal for the playmaker could break the British transfer record £ 115 million that Chelsea paid for Moises Caicedo, where Leverkusen originally demanded £ 126 million (€ 150 million).
Sources in Germany say that Leverkusen will not face anything other than a fee that the bank breaks. They were hoping that he would sign an extension of 12 months with his deal that runs until 2027.
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.
Liverpool's amazing dive comes for the German after First Manchester City and then Bayern admitted the defeat in their pursuit.
According to German Outlet Bild, Wirtz's decision shocked the figures at Bayern, with the club rather extremely convinced that the 29-Cap German International would participate in a record transfer.
It was said that they feel that Wirtz wanted to stay in Germany in the coming years, because he will continue to settle as one of the best young players in the world.
Various conversations were held with not only the club, but also Vincent Kompany and Executive Uli Hooness even dropped a hint on a potential movement at Badessliga title celebration of Bayern last week.
“We will give you facts at some point,” he said. 'And not with further speculation. You are responsible for that. '
The Bild report claims that, like Kompany, Liverpool boss Arne Slot has held discussions with the 22-year-old and left a lasting impression.