Liverpool Nears Club-Record £120m Florian Wirtz Deal With Bayer Leverkusen

Florian Wirtz is close to joining Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in a potential British record transfer, with bids around £109-120 million being negotiated. Despite Bayern Munich offering a higher salary, Wirtz chose Liverpool due to sporting reasons and the clear tactical vision presented by Liverpool head coach Arne Slot, who has convinced him of a key role as a No. 10. Liverpool's Sporting Director has proposed a deal with performance-related bonuses, but it remains cash-only, with no players included in the exchange. Wirtz has been praised by teammates and football legends alike for his talent and potential impact in the Premier League, with Steven Gerrard expressing confidence that Liverpool will be the team to beat next season if the signing is completed. Wirtz himself has denied claims that he demands the No. 10 shirt, showing respect for current players while maintaining focus on his new challenge. The transfer is seen as a major step in Liverpool's efforts to strengthen their squad alongside other signings like Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez.