Liverpool have been given further encouragement that a blockbuster deal for Florian Wirtz is on the cards this summer after a German outlet  cast serious doubts over the prospects of a move to Bayern Munich – seemingly leaving the Reds with one hurdle left to cross before sealing a club-record deal.

Liverpool expect Florian Wirtz to stay at Bayer Leverkusen or join Bayern Munich, but will make an approach if the 22-year-old attacking midfielder wants to leave the Bundesliga. (Times - subscription required) Bournemouth have set a £45m price tag for their 21-year-old Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez,

Having made his debut for Bayer Leverkusen in 2020, Wirtz has blossomed into a creative lynchpin under Xabi Alonso. “In the last couple of years he’s just gone to a different level,” Barbadikar observed, highlighting the attacking midfielder’s evolution. With 16 goals and 13 assists across major competitions, Wirtz’s output matches his promise.

Liverpool could decimate a Bundesliga club, as it's believed one of their star centre-backs is the Reds' 'favourite' in the position, while they're already talking to two of his team-mates.

Wirtz, despite his quiet and understated demeanour ... It was also reported that he had verbally agreed a deal with the recently-crowned Bundesliga champions. Such reports were rubbished by ...

Germany announced its 26-member squad for the UEFA Nations League semifinal against Portugal on Thursday. Die Mannschaft will be without Jamal Musiala, who tore his hamstring in the Bayern Munich’s 3-1 victory over Augsburg in Bundesliga on April 4, essentially ending his involvement for the rest of the season.

Liverpool's owners and directors have held an 'emergency meeting' to discuss the signing of Florian Wirtz as a stunning update has emerged. Wirtz is one of the leading talents in world football following his stellar performances for Bayer Leverkusen.

Liverpool are eager to sign Bayer Leverkusen superstar Florian Wirtz - and the Reds could be in pole position to sign the playmaker given chief executive Michael Edwards' latest actions