Premier League champions Liverpool have identified Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz as a key transfer target. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has had a standout season, tallying 16 goals and 14 assists in all competitions for a Leverkusen side that went unbeaten in domestic competitions under Xabi Alonso, winning both the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal.
Wirtz’s influence was evident again when he registered two assists against Borussia Dortmund on May 11. His performances have caught Liverpool’s attention, particularly now that Manchester City have dropped out of the race due to the high cost of a potential deal.
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic (May 22), Liverpool have formally expressed interest by reaching out to Wirtz’s representatives. While City have backed away, the Reds remain in contention, though Bayern Munich are still considered favorites by many in the industry. Others believe Wirtz could stay at Leverkusen or make a move to Anfield, highlighting the current uncertainty surrounding his future.
Wirtz a Potential Game-Changer for Liverpool
New manager Arne Slot has already made a huge impact at Anfield by securing the Premier League title in his debut season. However, his transfer activity has been limited so far, with Federico Chiesa the only notable addition last summer.
With club legend Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly heading to Real Madrid on a free transfer, Liverpool are now close to signing Jeremie Frimpong from Leverkusen as his potential successor. This move would likely keep Conor Bradley in a backup role.
Adding Wirtz to the mix could significantly boost Liverpool’s attacking threat as they aim to build on this season’s success and remain contenders for silverware in the coming campaigns. His proven talent in the Bundesliga suggests he’s ready to make an impact in the Premier League.