Liverpool’s owners and top executives have reportedly held an urgent meeting to discuss a potential move for Florian Wirtz, as a surprising development emerges in the transfer saga.
Wirtz has become one of the most sought-after talents in world football, thanks to his outstanding performances for Bayer Leverkusen. With the summer transfer window approaching, several major clubs are closely monitoring the German international.
While Bayern Munich and Liverpool remain in the race, Manchester City have reportedly pulled out due to the high cost of the deal.
However, Liverpool are willing to pay a significant sum to secure the 22-year-old’s signature, according to journalist Christian Falk. He claims that the club arranged a last-minute meeting to present a compelling case for signing Wirtz, particularly after his recent family visit to Merseyside.
Sporting director Michael Edwards has approved Liverpool’s pursuit, deeming the €150 million (£127 million) fee justifiable. The club views acquiring Wirtz as a major objective and sees this as the right moment to act, having tracked his progress for years.
The Reds also appear close to finalizing a deal for Wirtz’s Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong, who has reportedly undergone a medical.
Ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Brighton, new manager Arne Slot expressed his eagerness to add quality to the squad, stating:
“I think we can find one or two extra weapons this team doesn’t have. Maybe through the transfer market. That’s what we’re trying to do, to make us stronger — and we’ll need that, especially with teams like Manchester City spending £200m in January.”