Liverpool are also ready to offer Wirtz a 'long-term' deal which is rumoured to be for at least five years until 2030. However, with Leverkusen confident Liverpool will remain at the negotiating table, the Bundesliga giants have rejected a €130m [$148m] offer as they hold out for €150m [$171m].

Former Germany and Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm believes Florian Wirtz can prosper under the tutelage of Arne Slot at Liverpool

Florian Wirtz's potential record-breaking move to Liverpool looms on the horizon, yet it might face delays due to legal complexities as FC Koln chief Werner Wolf pledged to utilise every legal avenue to claim what they believe they are owed amid talks of the 22-year-old's transfer.

Liverpool continue to push for Florian Wirtz after several bids were turned down by Bayer Leverkusen but Luis Diaz's exit talk continues to swirl around Anfield

The Athletic's pick of Wirtz alternatives for clubs who aren't his suitors Liverpool, from fellow high-end operators to hidden gems

It appears that Wirtz fancies a switch to Liverpool rather than staying in Germany with Bayern, despite the Reds having multiple offers turned down. Rumours then swirled of Real Madrid potentially swooping for the playmaker to disrupt a potential move to Anfield.

Reported Liverpool interest in Rafael Leao has drawn a response from Fabrizio Romano, while sources can reveal the two wingers the Reds are looking to sign.

Sami Khedira has picked Florian Wirtz as the best German footballer as he shared his admiration for the Liverpool transfer target. The Reds are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over what would prove to be a club-record deal for the playmaker.