Liverpool Expected Submit Record €130 Million Florian Wirtz Bid

Liverpool have submitted a record-breaking bid of €130 million (£109 million) to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, making it the club's most expensive transfer offer to date. Wirtz, who has expressed a strong preference to join Liverpool over Bayern Munich and other interested clubs, has reportedly agreed on personal terms for a five-year deal and is eager to move to Anfield, even beginning house-hunting in the area. The offer includes an upfront fee and performance-related add-ons, with ongoing negotiations focusing on the structure of these bonuses and payment details involving FC Köln. Liverpool's pursuit of Wirtz is part of a broader strategy under new manager Arne Slot to reinforce the squad following their Premier League title win, alongside other signings like Jeremie Frimpong. While Bayern Munich has acknowledged losing out on Wirtz, Liverpool remain optimistic about finalizing the deal, which would surpass their previous record transfer of Darwin Nunez. The German midfielder, recognized as Bundesliga Player of the Season, contributed significantly to Leverkusen's success in recent campaigns with impressive goal and assist tallies, enhancing his reputation as one of Europe's top young talents.