Liverpool Gain Ground in Pursuit of Florian Wirtz After Secret Meeting
Liverpool may be edging closer to landing one of Europe’s most exciting young talents, following reports of a discreet meeting with the family of Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz.
As revealed by German football journalist Christian Falk (via The Daily Briefing on Substack), Wirtz’s family recently made a low-key visit to England, stopping in both Blackpool and Manchester. During this trip, they are believed to have held private talks with Liverpool representatives.
Flying under the radar, the family reportedly traveled aboard a private Embraer Legacy 550 jet at 10 a.m. and returned via a secluded Dutch-German airstrip. Falk’s report indicates the trip was meant to be confidential, with Liverpool quietly making their move.
Although Manchester City have previously expressed interest in the 21-year-old attacking midfielder, recent developments suggest Liverpool may now be in pole position. Prominent journalist Paul Joyce noted that the Reds are preparing a persuasive offer to lure Wirtz to Anfield.
Intensifying Competition for Wirtz
Wirtz, under contract with Leverkusen until 2027, remains a high-priority target for Bayern Munich as well, who are reportedly optimistic about signing him either this summer or in 2026.
Nonetheless, Liverpool’s proactive approach has increased speculation that they are now leading the race. David Ornstein further fueled the rumors by reporting Liverpool’s “growing confidence” in securing the German international.
Though Wirtz has long been on the radar of several Premier League clubs, this latest development is the clearest sign yet of Liverpool’s serious intent. As the Reds prepare for a busy transfer window, landing Wirtz would mark a major statement of their future ambitions.
With the seemingly unusual choice of Blackpool and Manchester as backdrops for behind-the-scenes talks, the potential transfer is quickly gaining momentum away from the public eye.
