Real Madrid have reportedly not lost hope of signing Liverpool target Florian Wirtz and believe they could launch a successful late hijack. Wirtz is widely expected to complete a move to the Premier League champions, but a deal with Bayer Leverkusen is not done yet.

Manchester City didn't reject Florian Wirtz, he rejected them, and Pep Guardiola is to blame for the playmaker's imminent move to Liverpool.

Florian Wirtz has reportedly snubbed Manchester City amid concerns over Pep Guardiola's long-term commitment, giving Liverpool a boost in its chase for the Bayer Leverkusen sensation. The Reds have stepped up their interest in the German international after initiating discussions with Leverkusen recently.

LIVERPOOL are in a race against time to seal the £126million record signing of Florian Wirtz before he joins up with Germany. Bayer Leverkusen star Wirtz is due to report for international duty

An outstanding German talent declining Bayern will leave a bruise, even more so given that this was not just a financial decision

The latest Liverpool transfer news as the Reds are in negotiations with German side Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for Florian Wirtz this summer

Manchester City fans are convinced that Rayan Cherki could be a better value signing than Liverpool's £100m move for Florian Wirtz.

The German has an agreement with Liverpool, but Real Madrid trusts they can get there first.

The latest Liverpool transfer news as Florian Wirtz has won another major award amid ongoing negotiations between Bayer Leverkusen and the Reds over a €150m deal

Another major problem for Liverpool is Chelsea. Since Sky Germany's original report, journalist Florian Plettenberg has noted the Conference League finalists are in “concrete talks” over a deal for Ekitiké. Understandably, the Blues want things wrapped up as quickly as possible because they are aware of Liverpool’s interest.

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz was named ahead of both Bayern Munich's Harry Kane and Michael Olise in a vote among Bundesliga players for the league's player of the year