Florian Wirtz has already stated that he hopes to have a more successful legacy than one of his Germany team-mates, as Liverpool circle the talented Bayer Leverkusen superstar

However, Liverpool have also made contact with Wirtz to express an interest in signing the playmaker this summer. (Athletic - subscription required) Liverpool will not accept a £850,000 fee from Real Madrid to allow 26-year-old defender Trent Alexander-Arnold to make an early move to the Spanish club. (Sun)

Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their bid to sign two top targets this summer as the Florian Wirtz reports have been quashed and Real Madrid have done them again. Sporting director Richard Hughes is working to bolster Arne Slot’s squad after the Dutchman won the Premier League title at his first opportunity,

Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is the subject of transfer interest from Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Liverpool ahead of the summer window opening

The battle to sign Bayer Leverkusen superstar Florian Wirtz is heating up, with Bayern Munich pushing to win the race for the Manchester City target.

Manchester City have met with Bayer Leverkusen's 22-year-old forward Florian Wirtz over a potential summer move. (Bild) However, Liverpool have also made contact with Wirtz to express an interest in signing the playmaker this summer. (Athletic - subscription required)

It has been heavily reported that Florian Wirtz has promised he would make the move to Bayern Munich and that it is more of a matter of “if” than “when.” However, that promise seems to hold little strength when Wirtz recently flew to England to meet with both Manchester City and Liverpool executives:

Manchester City have submitted an official bid for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, according to BILD. That throws a wrench into what many assumed was a clear path to Bayern Munich.