Liverpool They have reportedly begun to accelerate their efforts to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, according to a Spanish outlet. Transfers.
The 21-year-old is considered one of the best young talents in the world having shown his qualities in the German top flight in recent times, helping his team win the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal last season.
He also guided his team to win the German Super Cup heading into this season. Furthermore, the youngster has established himself as a key player for Germany under Julian Nagelsmann.
Now, Transfers claims Liverpool are keen to revamp their attacking midfield and have identified Wirtz as a key option. The Reds have already taken a step forward to close the deal by starting talks with the player's entourage about a possible move next summer.
The German international's current contract is due to expire in 2027, so Leverkusen are in a strong position to ask for a huge fee to let their star man go and they have put a whopping £100m on his head.
Wirtz to Liverpool
However, the report says that the acquisition of Wirtz will not be easy for the Emirates club, as Chelsea and city of manchester They are also interested in hiring him. Besides, the blues They have also held talks with the player's representatives to close the deal.
Dominik Szoboszlai has been Arne Slot's first choice attacking midfield this season, while Curtis Jones has been the Hungarian international's backup.
However, Szoboszlai has had a rough start to this campaign, recording just one assist in 10 first division appearances. On the other hand, Jones has fared better with limited opportunities so far this season.
Therefore, if Szoboszlai continues to struggle throughout the season, then Liverpool should look to sign a new number ten to strengthen the midfield department.
Wirtz is a talented player and has the qualities to play for any major team in Europe. Therefore, it would be a big coup for the Reds if they acquired him.
However, it will be interesting to see if the Merseyside club finally sign the Leverkusen star to bolster the midfield department in 2025.
