Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest on Florian Wirtz including confirming the Reds are fully prepared to break records, while another top source has named who Wirtz\u2019s arrival would likely force out of Anfield.<\/p>\n
The race to sign Wirtz<\/a> in what\u2019s shaping up to potentially be the most expensive transfer of the summer has narrowed down to two. After Manchester City pulled out and links to Real Madrid were dismissed, it\u2019s now a straight fight between Bayern Munich<\/a> and Liverpool<\/a> for Wirtz.<\/p>\n Liverpool held a well-documented meeting in England with Wirtz\u2019s camp one week ago<\/a>. According to sources in Germany, that was followed by an urgent meeting between Michael Edwards (FSG\u2019s CEO of Football) and the FSG top brass in Boston.<\/p>\n The outcome of the second meeting was Liverpool have approved the signing of Wirtz and have made the record-breaking sums required to seal a deal available<\/a>.<\/p>\n Leverkusen value Wirtz at a gigantic \u20ac150m \/ \u00a3126m, though that has not put Liverpool off, such is the regard he\u2019s held in at Anfield. Liverpool\u2019s current record buy remains the \u00a385m (add-ons included) paid to Benfica when signing Darwin Nunez in 2022.<\/p>\n Now, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest on the Wirtz saga via his YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Romano reiterated Liverpool are fully prepared to pay Leverkusen a colossal transfer fee having informed Wirtz and his family as much.<\/p>\n However, despite reports in Germany claiming Bayern \u2018fear\u2019 Liverpool will win the race<\/a>, Romano insisted no decision has yet been reached.<\/p>\n And per the reporter, it is Wirtz himself who holds the keys to a record-breaking transfer to Liverpool given the Reds will not have an issue agreeing a fee with Leverkusen. As such, the onus is now on Liverpool to turn the player\u2019s head.<\/p>\n \u201cThe player is now talking with his family and considering the options available,\u201d began Romano. \u201cSo the battle for Florian Wirtz is absolutely ongoing.<\/p>\n \u201cBayern maintain their confidence to get the player and Bayern are pushing to close the deal for Wirtz. But also Bayern still need an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen.<\/p>\n \u201cOn Liverpool\u2019s side they remain calm. Liverpool made their best efforts to present the project to Wirtz.<\/p>\n \u201cLiverpool told the player \u2018if you want to come, we will be ready\u2019 in terms of negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen and in terms of offering him an important contract and important project.<\/p>\n \u201cBut it\u2019s really important to see what the player wants to do. The crucial part of this story is the player. Bayern maintain their confidence and Liverpool are still there, waiting to see what Florian decides to do.\u201d<\/p>\n Liverpool pushing for Florian Wirtz \/ Sacrificial lamb named<\/strong><\/p>\n Sky Germany\u2019s Florian Plettenberg also weighed in on the situation, reaffirming Wirtz is Liverpool\u2019s \u201cabsolute dream target\u201d for the attacking midfield role.<\/p>\n Plettenberg also revealed Liverpool are continuing to push behind the scenes in their quest to get the green light from Wirtz. The Reds are not only in direct contact with his family, but with Wirtz himself and those contacts continue to take place.<\/p>\n Plettenberg wrote on X: \u201cFlorian Wirtz remains Liverpool\u2019s absolute dream target for the number 10 role. Liverpool are maintaining contact with the Wirtz family and Wirtz himself \u2013 as are FC Bayern.<\/p>\n \u201cAs of Wednesday afternoon, no official offers have been received by Bayer 04 Leverkusen.<\/p>\n \u201cStay or go? Internally, Wirtz still hasn\u2019t informed Leverkusen of his decision. That\u2019s exactly what everyone involved is currently waiting for.\u201d<\/p>\n A follow-up from Plettenberg subsequently hinted at who Liverpool will sell if Wirtz were to arrive.<\/p>\n \u201cA departure of Harvey Elliott is possible,\u201d wrote Plettenberg<\/a>. \u201cThere are many interesting enquiries, and talks are ongoing.<\/p>\n \u201cLiverpool would not stand in his way if a suitable offer comes in.\u201d<\/p>\n Elliott has struggled to make an impression on Arne Slot this season. He\u2019s found it difficult to displace Dominik Szoboszlai in the No 10 role and if Wirtz were to arrive, Elliott would be allowed to leave.<\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news \u2013 Isak response \/ Wirtz hope \/ Alonso annoyed<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Liverpool make \u2018contact\u2019 for huge Alexander Isak deal and get IMMEDIATE response<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Liverpool told Florian Wirtz will say YES to blockbuster transfer with THREE major reasons cited<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n