The German press have provided the latest on Bayern Munich\u2019s hunt for Florian Wirtz, while Liverpool have reportedly sent him a massive contract offer and landed on Real Madrid\u2019s Rodrygo as a superstar alternative.<\/p>\n
Liverpool<\/a> burst into the race for Wirtz recently and are challenging Bayern for his sensational capture, with Manchester City having dropped out after deciding the deal would be too costly. The Reds are willing to splash out a huge sum on Wirtz<\/a> as they look to give Arne Slot a superb squad to win more trophies next season.<\/p>\n Bayern, however, would hate to see a player of Wirtz\u2019s talent leave Germany and are pushing hard to land him from Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen.<\/p>\n Bayern have earmarked the 22-year-old as a player who can take their attack to the next level. They want him to form a deadly partnership with Germany team-mate Jamal Musiala at club level.<\/p>\n According to the latest from German source Bild, Bayern have scheduled a new meeting with Wirtz and his camp for next week.<\/p>\n Bayern\u2019s honorary president, Uli Hoeness, is getting directly involved in the transfer pursuit and will try his hardest to convince Wirtz on a switch to Bavaria.<\/p>\n Bayern are determined to forge an agreement before Liverpool as they are aware the playmaker is tempted by a move to the Premier League.<\/p>\n A separate report from Catalan source Sport<\/a> looks at how Liverpool\u2019s chase for Wirtz may impact Barcelona\u2019s transfer plans.<\/p>\n It is claimed that Liverpool have sent Wirtz\u2019s entourage an \u2018astronomical\u2019 and \u2018colossal financial offer\u2019 to convince him to reject Bayern.<\/p>\n Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has offered the Germany star more money than Bayern, though the exact sums involved have not been revealed.<\/p>\n In terms of agreeing a deal with Leverkusen, Liverpool will need to get close to his stunning\u00a0\u20ac150m (\u00a3126m \/ $170m) price tag.<\/p>\n DIVE DEEPER\u00a0<\/strong>\ud83d\udd25\u00a0How new-look Liverpool side will line up with Florian Wirtz one of FIVE huge signings<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Florian Wirtz decision could affect Barcelona, Real Madrid<\/strong><\/p>\n Sport\u2019s update also looks at how Wirtz\u2019s prospective move to Anfield may impact Barcelona\u2019s transfer plans.<\/p>\n Barca are targeting Liverpool winger Luis Diaz as his contract talks on Merseyside are \u2018frozen\u2019.<\/p>\n Wirtz moving to Liverpool could be \u2018key\u2019 to Barca signing Diaz as Hughes will need to sell at least one forward to recoup funds.<\/p>\n Darwin Nunez is another attacker who could be sold, with Napoli, Atletico Madrid and Saudi clubs all eyeing him.<\/p>\n If Liverpool miss out on Wirtz to Bayern, then Sport claim they will pursue Madrid\u2019s Rodrygo<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n Rodrygo is \u2018in the sights\u2019 of Liverpool recruitment chiefs as a top-class alternative.<\/p>\n Hughes wants to make a statement forward signing this summer to improve Slot\u2019s attack and Madrid warming to Rodrygo\u2019s exit has presented him with an opportunity.<\/p>\n The Brazilian is also the subject of interest of strong interest from Arsenal<\/a>, which could set up a major transfer battle among two of the Premier League\u2019s biggest clubs.<\/p>\n Madrid have supposedly dropped their asking price for Rodrygo to\u00a0\u20ac80million (\u00a367m \/ $90.5m).<\/p>\n Signing Rodrygo would see Liverpool change tactics in the transfer market. While Wirtz can operate on the wing, he would prefer to play as a No 10, whereas Rodrygo\u2019s favoured position is on the left flank.<\/p>\n Wirtz to Liverpool latest: Truth on Reds\u2019 chief negotiator; Romano comments<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udccc\u00a0Full truths in Florian Wirtz to Liverpool emerge after four journalists set record straight<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udccc\u00a0Romano reveals what Wirtz to Liverpool hinges on, with Reds star forced out by record arrival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n