Anfield chiefs Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes have been 'cleared' to accelerate their pursuit of Florian Wirtz with a stunning new bid, as per a report.

Florian Wirtz has denied reports that he wants the No. 10 shirt if he joins Liverpool this summer, in the Bayer Leverkusen star's strongest hint yet that a move to Anfield is progressing.

Talks with Liverpool manager Arne Slot are believed to have swayed Wirtz, who is now hopeful of continuing his career under the Dutchman. However, despite a personal agreement with Wirtz, the finances involved in such a deal means there is still plenty of work to do.