Florian Wirtz switch information: Liverpool curious about transfer for Bayer Leverkusen star – however provided that he needs to go away Germany

Liverpool are curious about signing Florian Wirtz however they would wish to obtain assurances that he needed to go away Germany earlier than making a proposal.

The expectation in the intervening time is that the attacking midfielder will keep at Bayer Leverkusen, the place he has a contact till 2027, or transfer to Bayern Munich.

Leverkusen worth Wirtz, 22, at €150m (£126m) so he would value Liverpool considerably greater than the membership document £75m they paid Southampton for Virgil van Dijk in 2017.

Though it’s wanting extra seemingly that Wirtz will keep in Germany, Liverpool haven’t given up on making an attempt to signal him this summer time.

With the Premier League title wrapped up three weeks in the past hypothesis has already begun about the place else Liverpool will look to strengthen their squad in preparation for a renewed problem from the likes of Manchester Metropolis and Arsenal.

Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong seems like being the primary by way of the door with the membership set to set off his £30m launch clause.

However Arne Slot admits he additionally has to discover a method of conserving pleased fringe gamers who’ve barely featured as he has caught to a core group of about 14 gamers.

“I’ve said many times already that we, as a club, are very happy with the players we’ve got,” he stated.

“Part of it is our decision but in some situations players that haven’t played a lot are not looking forward to another season not playing a lot.

“So, there’s all the time an ongoing course of and we have now to ensure that we’re ready if we are able to strengthen the squad.

“But it’s difficult to strengthen this squad. There’s a reason why we won the league – because we have so many great players.

“It is an ongoing course of, what we’re speaking about. I believe this membership has proven so many occasions prior to now that they’ll make the precise selections.

“And we made the right decision this season as well not to bring in a player at all – except for Federico Chiesa [for £10m] – and that worked out quite well.”

Man Metropolis cool curiosity in Wirtz

In the meantime, Manchester Metropolis have cooled their curiosity in Wirtz, Sky Sports activities Information understands.

Metropolis aren’t anticipated to comply with up on their preliminary discussions with the participant and his entourage.

That’s largely right down to the numerous prices of a deal, which may attain as a lot as £250m (€300m) together with switch charge and wages throughout a long-term contract.

Sky Germany are reporting that Leverkusen are demanding north of £126m (€150m) for his switch and Bayern Munich stay in talks for the attacking-midfielder.

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