Statement: Wirtz Chase and the Diaz DilemmaAmbition in the MarketLiverpool look poised to shatter the English transfer record for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, a move that

According to the report, Wirtz’s family were recently in England for discussions, which were wrongly linked to Manchester City. In reality, the meeting was with Liverpool, who have impressed the player’s camp and outlined a bold vision that would see the 22-year-old as the creative hub of a new project under Arne Slot.

Wirtz is among the most coveted young players in Europe and has been courted by many top clubs. Bayern Munich were heavily linked with his signature before it was revealed that he had decided to join Liverpool. Financial terms are yet to be agreed but a nine-figure transfer fee will be the minimum requirement.