Liverpool Nears Record £116m Florian Wirtz Transfer Medical

Liverpool is set to finalize the signing of German attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz with a record-breaking £116 million deal, including an initial £100 million fee plus £16 million in add-ons. Wirtz, who recently returned from international duty with Germany, is expected to arrive in the UK later this week to undergo a medical scheduled for Friday, pending no unforeseen issues. The 22-year-old, who has overcome a previous ACL injury, will join Liverpool on a five-year contract and is anticipated to earn between £195,000 and £245,000 per week based on performance-related incentives. The transfer marks a British and club-record fee, reflecting Liverpool's ambition to strengthen their squad following their Premier League title win last season. Wirtz chose Liverpool over interest from Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Real Madrid, signaling a significant coup for manager Arne Slot. Alongside Wirtz, Liverpool may also secure Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth, as the club continues to bolster its squad.