Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz 'on road to Munich' amid Liverpool transfer tussle - Liverpool Echo
- Florian Wirtz, a 22-year-old Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder, is publicly linked to a transfer battle involving Liverpool and Bayern Munich as of May 2025.
- Intense interest from Liverpool, Bayern, and Manchester City follows Wirtz's strong 2023–24 season and recent meetings in England with his family and representatives.
- Wirtz has contributed 10 goals along with 12 assists across 30 Bundesliga matches this season, playing a key role in Leverkusen securing their inaugural league championship and earning the Bundesliga Player of the Season honor.
- Leverkusen's CEO says Wirtz likely stays, but Liverpool reportedly prepared to offer up to £126 million, a figure expected to exceed Chelsea's £115 million Caicedo signing.
- Wirtz has not decided on his future, weighing challenges in Germany or abroad, while Liverpool stands ready to act if he chooses to leave Leverkusen this summer.
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‘It’s not our place to comment on that’ - Max Eberl on Florian Wirtz’ trip to England - Get German Football News
Bayern Munich’s Max Eberl has reacted to news that Florian Wirtz travelled to England on Tuesday for reported talks with Liverpool. The Bayer Leverkusen playmaker is a hot topic with Manchester City, Liverpool and Bayern all vying for the player’s signature, while Real Madrid could yet come into the fold should Xabi Alonso desire a player of Wirtz’ calibre. Speaking at Friday’s press conference, Eberl was asked how he received the news that Wirt…
Liverpool ‘ahead of Manchester City’ in Wirtz race
Liverpool are ahead of Manchester City in the race to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, though the expectation is that the midfielder will join Bayern Munich. Liverpool and Manchester City have both held talks with the player’s representatives, to express interest in deal. Both sides believe Wirtz will favour a move to Bayern Munich but have registered their interest in the event he decides on a Premier League transfer. Suitors are lini…
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