Liverpool Close to Sealing Blockbuster Florian Wirtz Transfer Ahead of Window Deadline
Liverpool are reportedly on the brink of completing a blockbuster move for Bayer Leverkusen’s star midfielder Florian Wirtz as the summer transfer window nears its close. Talks between the clubs have intensified in recent days, with the Merseyside giants pushing to finalise a deal that could exceed £100 million.
The 21-year-old Germany international has quickly established himself as one of Europe’s most coveted talents — and sources suggest his preferred destination is Anfield. According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, negotiations are now in their final stages, with a full agreement described as “very close.” A medical is even tentatively booked for next week, as Liverpool look increasingly confident of pushing the deal over the line.
Although Leverkusen rejected Liverpool’s latest offer — thought to be around £113 million — the gap in valuation is narrowing. The Bundesliga champions are said to be holding out for closer to £118 million, but the key remaining discussions centre on performance-related add-ons and achievable bonus clauses.
Wirtz, who has two years left on his current deal, is reportedly determined to complete the switch to the Premier League and has already turned down interest from other top clubs — including Bayern Munich — to work under new Reds boss Arne Slot. The German playmaker is seen as a centrepiece of Liverpool’s future and would join the club at the dawn of a new era for the 2025/26 campaign.
The financial commitment involved underlines Liverpool’s belief in Wirtz’s long-term value. The deal would make him one of the most expensive signings in club history, with a contract reportedly worth £18.5 million per year — positioning him as a future Ballon d’Or contender and a worthy successor to Mohamed Salah as the team’s next superstar.
With all sides eager to conclude the transfer and the key elements of the deal agreed in principle, Liverpool look set to secure one of the most exciting signings of the summer before the deadline passes.
