According to a report from German outlet Sport1, it wasn’t primarily money or salary or even Bayer Leverkusen’s desire to send their man out of Germany and beyond the Bundesliga. Instead, it was Reds coach Arne Slot — who, like his Bayern counterpart Vincent Kompany, won his league in his first season at the helm.

Premier League champions Liverpool have reportedly stolen a march on Bayern Munich in the race for Florian Wirtz. Here is how the Reds could use the Germany star.

The latest Liverpool transfer news as the Reds have been told that they could have a 'genius' on their hands if they sign Florian Wirtz.

Wirtz has been targeted by both clubs but is believed to favour Liverpool — although they would still need to agree a deal with Leverkusen.

Bayern Munich search for alternatives after dropping out from Wirtz transfer race. Meanwhile, Bayern have already started looking elsewhere. Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma and Crystal Pa