US EditionFlorian Wirtz Liverpool Transfer Given 'Ideal' Message as Next Stage Emerges - Liverpool Echo
- Florian Wirtz, a 22-year-old German attacking midfielder, is nearing a record £113 million transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool in June 2025.
- Liverpool's increased bid follows Leverkusen holding out for around £126 million after rejecting an earlier £109 million offer, while Wirtz prefers Merseyside over Bayern Munich or Manchester City.
- Wirtz impressed as Leverkusen's key player in Championship-winning 2023-24, scoring 16 goals and providing 15 assists in 45 games last season, and contributing with 34 goals since early 2023.
- Philipp Lahm praised Wirtz's outstanding first touch and speed changes, calling him an 'ideal' signing for Liverpool, though he noted Wirtz must adapt to greater pressure in the Premier League.
- Wirtz's arrival is expected to strengthen Liverpool's midfield, potentially pushing existing players down the pecking order, while Liverpool aims to finalize the deal and defend its Premier League title.
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Florian Wirtz transfer news: Liverpool make new £113m offer for Bayer Leverkusen attacker
Liverpool make new bid of £113m for Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz; the offer is £100m plus £13m in potential add-ons but bid is below Leverkusens asking price of £126m; Wirtz wants to move to Anfield as Reds eye club-record deal for Germany international
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