In a stunning twist to the Florian Wirtz transfer saga, Bayer Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag has reportedly delivered a firm message to Liverpool boss Arne Slot:
> 🗣️ “Give me these two players, or the deal is off.”
According to insider sources, Leverkusen are willing to let Florian Wirtz join Liverpool this summer—but only if two specific Reds players are included in a player-plus-cash swap deal.
🔍 Who Are the Players?
While names are being kept tightly under wraps, speculation is rife that Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones are high on Leverkusen’s radar, with Ten Hag reportedly keen to inject Premier League experience and midfield dynamism into his squad ahead of their Bundesliga title defence and Champions League campaign.
🎯 Liverpool’s Dilemma:
Arne Slot is said to be reluctant to part ways with key young talents, but also understands that Wirtz’s arrival would be a generational coup. The 21-year-old German star is seen as a future Ballon d’Or contender, and Slot wants him as the crown jewel of his midfield.
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⚠️ Talks are still ongoing, but the pressure is building. Liverpool must now decide — hold onto their young core, or sacrifice a piece of it to land a world-class talent
in Florian Wirtz.
