Liverpool Close to Record Wirtz Signing

Liverpool have submitted an improved bid for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, with offers reaching up to £126 million and nearing Leverkusen's €150m valuation for the 22-year-old midfielder. Wirtz, previously linked with Bayern Munich and Manchester City, is now favoring a move to Liverpool and has visited England to look for houses. Bayern Munich, once favorites to sign him, were surprised by his family's decision to prefer Liverpool despite late attempts to change their minds. If negotiations succeed, Wirtz is expected to sign a five-year contract after his starring role in Leverkusen's unbeaten Bundesliga title season. Liverpool's summer is poised to see significant squad changes, with key arrivals and possible departures including Darwin Nunez and Caoimhin Kelleher to help finance new signings. The transfer window is set to open soon, and Liverpool aim to make Wirtz their marquee acquisition.