Liverpool submit €130m bid to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz

Liverpool have made an offer worth €130million (£109million) to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, according to The Athletic.

Wirtz has emerged as a key target for Liverpool and is reportedly keen on making the move to Anfield.

The 22-year-old has decided to leave the Bundesliga and is poised to join the Premier League champions in a club-record transfer.

Wirtz has been a standout performer for Bayer Leverkusen in recent seasons, netting 16 goals and providing 15 assists this term.

Having established himself as a key figure for both club and country, he impressed notably at Euro 2024.

After five years at Leverkusen, where he played a vital role in their Bundesliga campaign during the 2023/24 season, the Germany international is eager for a new challenge.

Bayern Munich had pursued the midfielder for nearly two years and were confident he preferred a move to Munich.

Wirtz has been a standout performer for Bayer Leverkusen in recent seasons

However, Wirtz’s father and agent, Hans-Joachim, informed Bayern’s leadership that the young talent would be heading elsewhere.

Bayern president Hainer declared: “Max Eberl [sporting director] informed me that Florian Wirtz is probably leaning towards Liverpool.”

In Germany, it is claimed that the 29-cap German star – arguably the Bundesliga’s best player over the last two seasons – is seeking a new challenge.

However, Bayern Munich are said to have mishandled their pursuit, allowing Liverpool to swoop in.

Die Roten have been keen on signing Wirtz for some time, but it is believed the player’s camp has grown frustrated with their approach in recent months, viewing it as disrespectful to Leverkusen, where the Wirtz family, unsurprisingly, maintain a strong relationship.