Liverpool’s pursuit of Florian Wirtz Continues to raise eyebrows when the reigning Premier League Champions Edge closer to what could be the most expensive transfer in English football history. Not because the reds are excluded from strengthening their squad for the next season’s league defense and Champions League campaign, but because they were not considered Frontrunners in the race for the talented German, nor are they known for lavish expenses in recent years.
Just one summer after spending € 12 million at Federico Chiesa after Martín Zubimendi’s refusal to leave Real Sociedad, and € 30 million at Giorgi Mamardashvili (currently on loan at Valencia and is expected to go with 2025-2026), Liverpool is reported to spend spending on EUR 150 million to secure Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.
In addition to the huge transfer fee is what stands out how Liverpool Outmaneuvered Major Rivals likes Bayern Munich and Manchester City. The Bavarians reportedly made a first pressure with a bid of EUR 100 million, while City saw Wirtz as their ideal Kevin de Bruyne successor. But an important conversation with New Liverpool Manager Arne Slotwhich was held during a meeting in Blackpool with Wirtz’s camp, seems to have tipped the wave. According to KickerThat chat was crucial to convincing the player to join the Anfield Club.
British media reported that formal negotiations between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have accelerated, with Fabrizio Romano Confirm Wirtz has already communicated his desire to move to Merseyside: “I want to go to Liverpool.” Also Herbert HainerCEO of Bayern Munich, acknowledged the shift and stated: “Max Eberl told me that Florian Wirtz is leaning towards Liverpool. I don’t know what will happen to Leverkusen.”
Liverpool is now shown on the verge of landing one of the most sought after young players in world football – a name previously linked to Real Madrid and Barcelona– Although not starting as favorites. Michael Edwards, Richard Hughes and Liverpool’s recruitment team will still have to dig deep to complete the deal, as Wirtz is under contract until 2027.
The Financial parcel is astonishing: 150 million euros transfer fee and one suggested 20 million euros annual salaryPlace Wirtz among the highest paid players in the Premier League. If the deal goes through it would darken the power Premier League Record Transfer held by Moisés Caicedo’s 133 million euros moves to Chelsea.
Liverpool’s own record is still 85 million euros paid for Darwin Núñez 2022. While they have made remarkable investments – as 70 million euros for Dominik Szoboszlai– They have rarely gone to these lengths. Still, previous offers for Virgil van Dijk (85 million euros) and Alisson (62 million euros) Shown worth every penny. If Wirtz follows that way, he may be the club’s next icon.
