Liverpool have taken a decisive step in their pursuit of Florian Wirtz.
They have submitted a blockbuster offer to secure the services of the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker in what could become one of the club’s most significant transfers in recent memory.
According to David Ornstein, the Merseyside club have tabled a second bid that could rise to €130 million, structured through a fixed fee and substantial performance-based add-ons.
This latest approach underlines Liverpool’s clear intent to bring the 22-year-old German international to Anfield ahead of a crucial new era.
Wirtz, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most technically gifted young midfielders, is believed to be keen on the move.
His profile, vision, movement, and playmaking range mirrors the creative spark Liverpool aim to inject into their midfield following a period of transition and restructuring.
The interest in Wirtz is not new. Liverpool scouts have tracked his progress since his early breakthrough at Leverkusen, but the timing now aligns perfectly.
With Arne slot expected to build a more possession-oriented style, Wirtz is viewed as a natural fit at the heart of that evolution.
While Bayer Leverkusen remain reluctant to sell their midfield maestro, the scale of Liverpool’s latest bid is expected to at least open formal negotiations.
The German club have made no secret of their admiration for Wirtz, whose role was central in Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten domestic campaign, and it will take a substantial figure to change their stance.
With talks now entering a key phase, Liverpool’s move for Florian Wirtz sends a clear signal to the rest of Europe: they are back in the hunt for elite talent, and they are willing to break the mould to secure it.
🚨 Liverpool submit offer to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen worth up to €130m in total. This is an improved second bid + figure a top-end amount – comprising fixed fee & potential add-ons. 22yo #Bayer04 playmaker keen to join #LFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/d8THIIJcaC
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) May 30, 2025
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