Florian Wirtz has directly responded to speculation that he wants to wear the number 10 shirt at Liverpool, as\u00a0one of his Bayer Leverkusen team-mates reveals what the Anfield faithful can expect from the German star.<\/p>\n
Liverpool<\/a> won the Premier League title with ease this past season, but manager Arne Slot is keen on strengthening his squad in the summer transfer window. Jeremie Frimpong has already signed from Bayer, and the Reds are now trying to bring Wirtz to Anfield from the German club\/<\/p>\n TEAMtalk\u2019s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, has reported that Liverpool have already had a bid of \u00a3109million for Wirtz turned down<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sources have told TEAMtalk that the 22-year-old Germany international attacking midfielder is keen on a move to Liverpool.<\/p>\n Manchester City were interested in the Bayer star, but the overall cost of the deal was too much for the Premier League club.<\/p>\n Bayern have been interested in the youngster, too, but, according to Sky Sports, he \u2018only wants to join Liverpool.<\/p>\n A rumour emerged in the German media this week that Wirtz would like to wear the number 10 shirt at Liverpool<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alexis Mac Allister, who won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, wears that number at Liverpool.<\/p>\n For an Argentine footballer, wearing the number 10 shirt is hugely symbolic, whether that be for club or country.<\/p>\n Wirtz<\/a> has responded to that speculation on his Instagram story and has furiously denied that he has made such a demand.<\/p>\n The playmaker wrote: \u201cWho says I want the 10? I respect players. Don\u2019t believe everything what\u2019s written,\u201d followed by a clown emoji.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udd34Liverpool \u2018agree\u2019 Florian Wirtz contract \u2013 but swap deal \u2018no longer being considered\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What Liverpool fans can expect from Florian Wirtz<\/strong><\/p>\n Wirtz is one of the best and most promising young playmakers in Europe.<\/p>\n The German attacker scored 16 goals and gave 15 assists in 45 appearances for Bayer this past season.<\/p>\n Bayer star Nathan Tella rates Wirtz highly and has told Sky Sports: \u201cYou can see the ability every time he gets on the ball.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s one of those players in between the lines, he can dribble, he can create passes, he can score.<\/p>\n \u201cFor me as a forward he\u2019s great to play with. I\u2019m happy that I\u2019ve been able to play with him and I hope I can continue to still play with him.\u201d<\/p>\n When asked what Liverpool fans could look forward to, Tella replied: \u201cJust a very creative player, someone who can change the game just like that.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s got so much talent, so much technical ability, he\u2019s got an eye for goal.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s just a brilliant, proper No. 10. Someone you should look forward to watching.\u201d<\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news: Incoming bid, Kelleher decision<\/strong><\/p>\n A well-connected journalist has revealed that Liverpool are about to get a bid of \u00a371million for one of their best players<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Premier League champions do not want to sell the attacker, but he is ready to leave for a new adventure.<\/p>\n