Liverpool submit opening bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz

Liverpool has made a significant move in the transfer window by submitting a €100 million (£84 million, $113.7 million) bid to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz.

The bid marks Liverpool’s serious interest in securing the talented playmaker, who has been attracting attention from top European clubs.

It was recently revealed that Wirtz preferred a move to Liverpool over Bayern Munich, turning down the Bundesliga giants after being persuaded by Reds manager Arne Slot.

Despite this, Bayer Leverkusen remains firm in their stance and is not making the transfer process easy for Wirtz’s suitors.

Leverkusen, now managed by former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, is reportedly demanding a transfer fee of €150 million (£126.1 million, $170.8 million).

This valuation exceeds Liverpool’s bid, indicating that negotiations could be complex and protracted.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Liverpool’s initial offer falls short of Leverkusen’s asking price.

However, both clubs are eager to reach an agreement swiftly to avoid a prolonged transfer saga, suggesting ongoing discussions are likely to continue in the coming days.

The transfer saga surrounding Florian Wirtz is expected to develop further as Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen work towards a mutually acceptable deal.

With both sides motivated to finalize the transfer quickly, fans can anticipate more negotiations and updates in the near future.