Bayer Leverkusen decided against calling Florian Wirtz back from international duty early, despite Liverpool’s ongoing attempts to sign him. The Reds look to have been denied in their latest attempt to land the 22-year-old this summer,

As Florian Wirtz’ pending move to Liverpool nears, Bild report that Bayer Leverkusen are expecting a ‘final written offer’ from the Premier League champions for the German superstar.The

Florian Wirtz knows what it is to be a wanted man. For many young footballers a summer where three of Europe's leading clubs (briefly) fought it out for his services might be enough to have their head spinning.