The final \u2018key\u2019 element of the record-breaking Florian Wirtz transfer to Liverpool is being ironed out and a top source has revealed Bayer Leverkusen won\u2019t stand in the player\u2019s way, along with the expected fee.<\/p>\n
Liverpool<\/a> are understood to have agreed personal terms with Wirtz<\/a>, with the German superstar ready to sign a five-year contract once the Reds and Bayer Leverkusen have shaken hands on a deal.<\/p>\n Wirtz is currently on international duty with Germany as they prepare for tonight\u2019s UEFA Nations League clash with Portugal. The 22-year-old is on standby to undergo a medical when given the green light by Leverkusen.<\/p>\n As such, all eyes are on Liverpool\u2019s ongoing negotiations with Leverkusen and according to The Athletic\u2019s Liverpool expert, James Pearce, all parties expect a compromise to be reached<\/a>.<\/p>\n Leverkusen\u2019s target valuation is \u20ac150m \/ \u00a3126m. Liverpool\u2019s first bid worth \u2018in excess\u2019 of \u20ac100m \/ \u00a384m was rebuffed, as was their second offer worth \u20ac130m \/ \u00a3109m.<\/p>\n According to a fresh update from reporter Ben Jacobs, the much-anticipated compromise could come at the \u20ac142.5m \/ \u00a3120m mark.<\/p>\n Writing for GiveMeSport<\/a>, Jacobs declared: \u2018Leverkusen want a deal that values the player at \u00a3120m.\u2019<\/p>\n A transfer on that scale would not only smash Liverpool\u2019s transfer record, but would also make Wirtz the most expensive signing in Premier League history.<\/p>\n Liverpool\u2019s current record is held by Darwin Nunez (\u00a385m add-ons included from Benfica). The EPL record belongs to Moises Caicedo by way of his \u00a3115m switch from Brighton to Chelsea.<\/p>\n However, Jacobs insisted a key part of the discussions between Liverpool and Leverkusen relates to the add-ons within the deal and how easy they are to achieve.<\/p>\n Jacobs added: \u2018The nature of how easy these are for Bayer Leverkusen to attain is believed to be a key part of current discussions.\u2019<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS<\/strong>\u00a0\u2b50\u00a0Gary Neville drops Florian Wirtz verdict for Liverpool as pundit admits \u2018surprise\u2019 at fee<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Bayer Leverkusen won\u2019t obstruct Florian Wirtz transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n Jacobs also stressed Leverkusen and their CEO, Fernando Carro, have already informed Wirtz they \u2018won\u2019t unduly stand in his way\u2019 of a switch to Anfield.<\/p>\n As such, and if Liverpool do stretch that little bit further to Leverkusen\u2019s reduced \u20ac142.5m \/ \u00a3120m valuation, a deal is there to be made.<\/p>\n And given Leverkusen are open to Liverpool topping up their bid with easily-achievable add-ons, the record-breaking deal now appears a matter of when and not if.<\/p>\n The 2025 summer transfer window opened earlier than usual on June 1. That was to reflect the revamped and expanded Club World Cup, with sides given a chance to get deals over the line before the tournament begins.<\/p>\n However, it briefly closes on June 10 before re-opening on June 16 where it then stays open until September 1.<\/p>\n Liverpool will hope and now expect to wrap up their move for Wirtz before the window closes for a week on June 10.<\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news \u2013 Gordon, Kerkez and more\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Anthony Gordon \u2018open\u2019 to Liverpool transfer with big-money sale to fund Newcastle raid \u2013 sources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Liverpool to seal Milos Kerkez deal IMMINENTLY with signing No. 3 to follow<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Liverpool forward strikes \u2018agreement\u2019 to join European royalty as teammate targeted by EIGHT Prem clubs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n