Liverpool Gains Financial Edge Over Bayern Munich in Florian Wirtz Transfer Race

Florian Wirtz, a highly talented 22-year-old midfielder at Bayer Leverkusen, has become a central figure in a major transfer race involving Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. Liverpool holds a financial advantage over Bayern Munich, as the Bavarian club would need to sell players to afford Wirtz, while Liverpool is in a stronger position to meet Leverkusen's asking price without selling. Wirtz's standout performances, including leading Leverkusen to a Bundesliga title and earning the Player of the Season award, have significantly increased his market value to over £125 million, making his signing a potential record-breaking move for Liverpool. Despite Bayern's interest, Leverkusen prefers selling to a non-Bundesliga club, which benefits Liverpool's chances, while Manchester City reportedly has a verbal agreement with Leverkusen but faces competition. Wirtz’s decision is expected to be influenced more by the sporting project than financial terms, as he and his family have recently met with representatives of Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. Liverpool also aims to strengthen their squad by pursuing Wirtz alongside right-back Jeremie Frimpong to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, highlighting Wirtz's potential role as a creative playmaker to fill a critical gap in the team.