When Florian Wirtz was 18, he was interviewed by Bayer Leverkusen ’s club magazine. The headline was a quote from the teenager: “I have big dreams”. If he leaves, as looks likely, it will be after making Leverkusen’s biggest come true and yet while showing he didn’t share the dream of many a star at Germany’s other clubs.

Bayer Leverkusen superstar Florian Wirtz is closing in on a move to Liverpool and Reds fans' have Arne Slot to thank after new details about the German's transfer aspirations were revealed

Florian Wirtz is Germanys gem and the Bayer Leverkusen superstar is attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe; Adam Bate speaks to those in the know to get the lowdown on what makes

Liverpool’s move for Jeremie Frimpong is now reportedly in its final stages. The Reds have quickly swooped for the Bayer Leverkusen right-back as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is heading to Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer.

No sooner had Liverpool supporters seen their heart rates return to normal after watching their team lift the Premier League title, pulses were sent racing again by the Reds' early transfer activity.

Liverpool submit €130m bid for Florian Wirtz - Confidence is high that the playmaker will make the switch to Anfield

Florian Wirtz was going to get the ‘perfect gift’ of an ‘iconic’ Liverpool shirt and then his ‘dream’ was ‘blocked’. It’s a journey. Getting Wirtz and Wirtz It looks very much like Florian Wirtz is joining Liverpool; it’s a pretty big deal.

Liverpool's expected final fee for Florian Wirtz is expected to see a new English transfer record. The Reds are going all-out for the superstar.