Florian Wirtz has reportedly expressed his desire to wear Alexis Mac Allister\u2019s shirt number at Liverpool, as two of the Bayer Leverkusen star\u2019s Germany international team-mates share their thoughts on the playmaker\u2019s potential move to Anfield.<\/p>\n
Despite winning the Premier League title with ease in Arne Slot\u2019s first season in charge, the Reds are determined to strengthen their squad. Liverpool<\/a> are aware that Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea all will aim to come back stronger next season and will be keen on becoming the champions of England.<\/p>\n Liverpool have already signed Jeremie Frimpong to fill the gap left by Trent Alexander-Arnold\u2019s departure to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n The Merseyside club are also keen on bringing in Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth to enhance their options at left-back.<\/p>\n However, no Liverpool transfer this summer is going to be bigger or more exciting than the capture of Bayer attacking midfielder Wirtz<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wirtz is one of the best playmakers in Europe, and given that he is only 22, there is huge potential for the Germany international to grow and develop further.<\/p>\n The playmaker has already turned down Bayern Munich for Liverpool<\/a> and is said to be looking at houses in the area.<\/p>\n Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg has brought an update on the situation.<\/p>\n While revealing that Bayer are firm on their valuation of the attacker, Plettenberg has claimed that Wirtz wants to wear the number 10 shirt at Liverpool.<\/p>\n Argentina international midfielder Alexis Mac Allister<\/a> wears number 10 at Liverpool, and it remains to be seen if the 2022 World Cup winner could be persuaded to give it up.<\/p>\n Plettenberg \u00a0wrote on X<\/a>: \u201cFlorian #Wirtz would like to wear the number 10 shirt at Liverpool FC. He currently wears it at Leverkusen as well and the number 17 shirt for Germany.<\/p>\n \u201cAt the Reds, Alexis Mac Allister currently wears the number 10.<\/p>\n \u201c#LFC are very optimistic about reaching an agreement with Bayer 04 soon. Unless a Liverpool player is included in the deal, Leverkusen are demanding a fee of up to \u20ac140\u2013150m.\u201d<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udd34\u00a0Liverpool told Florian Wirtz\u2019s four \u2018game-changing\u2019 traits after Slot promise derails Bayern Munich dream<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What Fullkrug and Kimmich\u00a0think of Wirtz to Liverpool<\/strong><\/p>\n West Ham United striker Niclas\u00a0Fullkrug plays with Wirtz for the Germany national football team.<\/p>\n When asked about speculation that Wirtz will end up at Liverpool, Fullkrug said: \u201cFirst of all, nothing official has been decided yet and I do not know whether that will be the case.<\/p>\n \u201cThat means you won\u2019t get any new information from me! But of course, I talk to Flo a lot and we\u2019ve talked about it a bit. Basically, Flo is simply an outstanding player with special qualities.<\/p>\n \u201cI think it doesn\u2019t matter what league, as soon as you give Flo a meter too much, it becomes dangerous and he can use these spaces very well.<\/p>\n \u201cHe is also very versatile and he can use these spaces with a dribble, with a pass or even with a finish because he is so flexible.\u201d<\/p>\n Kimmich\u00a0also plays with Wirtz for Germany, and the Bayern star has admitted that he would have loved the youngster to join him at the Bavarian giants.<\/p>\n The Bayern ace said: \u201cHe will have his reasons for making this decision.<\/p>\n \u201cI hope it turns out to be the right path for him.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a Bayern player, I would have naturally wanted him to come to us.\u201d<\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news: Bayern Munich threat, star exit<\/strong><\/p>\n A trusted source has revealed that Liverpool want to get a \u00a345million deal done as soon as possible<\/a> because of a potential threat from Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n Liverpool are in danger of losing one of Slot\u2019s best players<\/a> in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n A fringe Liverpool player is close to sealing his exit<\/a>\u00a0from Anfield.<\/p>\n