Shocking News this evening as it is confirmed that Liverpool is set to open talks for Bayer Leverkusen’s star Florian Wirtz for possible transfer this summer😕 This could be one of Liverpool’s biggest signings this summer😲😲 Arne Slot is not coming to Liverpool to play 🤯😱
Liverpool has shown strong interest in German international Florian Wirtz, who has been pivotal to Xabi Alonso’s success at Bayer Leverkusen.
However, according to Fabrizio Romano, Wirtz feels his best move is to stay with Leverkusen “for at least one more year,” despite being linked to Liverpool.
Romano stated, “Florian Wirtz has indicated that his current plan is to remain at Bayer Leverkusen, which aligns with my understanding – his focus is fully on Leverkusen and the upcoming Euros.”
“There are no ongoing negotiations, and sources close to Wirtz believe staying at Leverkusen for at least another year is the best option. In football, nothing is ever certain, but it’s quiet for now.”
The 20-year-old has already netted 28 goals in 36 matches across all competitions for Leverkusen this season.
Wirtz’s future appears to be closely connected to his manager. In February, Christian Falk reported for CaughtOffside: “Florian Wirtz (20) is crucial for Alonso. He enjoys complete freedom under his coach. For Wirtz, it’s clear: if Alonso stays, he will remain beyond 2024. But if Alonso moves to Liverpool in the summer, Wirtz might follow.”
This situation creates an intriguing possibility for Liverpool supporters, especially if Alonso were to succeed Jurgen Klopp.
It’s uncertain whether Liverpool would be willing to pay a high transfer fee for Wirtz, as the club has other transfer priorities. Nonetheless, this is a situation to monitor closely.
