Previously, reports indicated that Bayern Munich has an inconsistent plan for Wirtz with the executives communicating one thing and Kompany stating another. There were also reports that Liverpool FC ’s Arne Slot simply had a better vision and sales pitch for Wirtz.

Real Madrid have reportedly not lost hope of signing Liverpool target Florian Wirtz and believe they could launch a successful late hijack. Wirtz is widely expected to complete a move to the Premier League champions, but a deal with Bayer Leverkusen is not done yet.

Manchester City didn't reject Florian Wirtz, he rejected them, and Pep Guardiola is to blame for the playmaker's imminent move to Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL are in a race against time to seal the £126million record signing of Florian Wirtz before he joins up with Germany. Bayer Leverkusen star Wirtz is due to report for international duty

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy predicts it may be one in one out along the Reds' attacking line if Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz joins the club this summer

Florian Wirtz is edging closer to joining Liverpool, with the Bayer Leverkusen star surprisingly opting to snub a move to Bayern Munich to join the Premier League champions

The latest Liverpool transfer news as the Reds are in negotiations with German side Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for Florian Wirtz this summer

Another major problem for Liverpool is Chelsea. Since Sky Germany's original report, journalist Florian Plettenberg has noted the Conference League finalists are in “concrete talks” over a deal for Ekitiké. Understandably, the Blues want things wrapped up as quickly as possible because they are aware of Liverpool’s interest.

Liverpool are preparing for a busy start to the summer transfer window, with a deal for Bayer Levekusen star Florian Wirtz pending, and Arne Slot has found a way to balance the books

Florian Wirtz reportedly rejected a move to Manchester City over concerns Pep Guardiola would not remain in his role until the end of his contract. Liverpool’s pursuit of the German international took a significant step forward after the club approached Bayer Leverkusen over the weekend.

Florian Wirtz was going to get the ‘perfect gift’ of an ‘iconic’ Liverpool shirt and then his ‘dream’ was ‘blocked’. It’s a journey. Getting Wirtz and Wirtz It looks very much like Florian Wirtz is joining Liverpool; it’s a pretty big deal.