The information leaked last night from sources close to the club is that Liverpool would have reached a principle according to the Bayer Leverkusen for the signing of Florian Wirtz, the German football jewel. The transfer price is estimated at more than100 million euros. This bold decision comes just a few days after the obvious tensions with Real Madrid by Trent Alexander-Arnold, which the Spaniards covered. The response of the reds? A great movement in the signing market that is shaking Europe.
🎯 According to exclusive reports ofThe Athleticand Premier League sources, Liverpool hasSurveyed to Manchester CityIn the race for Wirtz, benefiting from Leverkusen’s preference to sell abroad instead of strengthening a direct competitor like Bayern Munich.
But what inclined the balance wasJürgen Klopp’s personal intervention, who still had influence despite his announcement of resignation. He would have personally called the Wirtz family, thus ensuring Florian a central and creative role from the 2025/2026 season and turning it into the heart of renewal after Klopp. As reported, the speech resonated in a family that was very involved in the player’s career choice.
Between racks, we learned that the Bayern already had prepared adizzying salary offerbetween 20 and 25 million euros a year or between323,000 and 403,000 pounds per week. An almost unprecedented crowd in the Bayern costumes. But Wirtz’s team, although supporter of a future in Munich, would have been affectedfor the idea of being at the center of a bold sports project in Anfield, in a league considered more competitive.
🧩 According to German journalist Christian Falk,Liverpool used Real Madrid as a media distractionand deliberately fed rumors about Arnold to divert attention. An intelligent strategy that allowed themnegotiate discreetly with the leverkusenand reach an agreement even before the City reacts. Internally, Manchester’s direction claims to be “angry” because they have diverted from the good path.
🔍If this transfer is confirmed in the next few hours, it could triggerA chain reactionat the top of European football. Real Madrid is already frustrated by stagnation with Arnold and could respond with a great signing this summer. FC Bayern, on the other hand, would be considering reviewing its entire signing policy after losing not only a key player for the team but also a symbol of the future of German football.
An anonymous Leverkusen coach came to say:«It is not a matter of money. It is a matter of strategy. Liverpool sale is a future commitment, not a commitment ».
❗Ahora is the time to formalize the agreement and convince Wirtz himself. Although personal terms are not yet specified, everything indicates that the 21 -year -oldHe is excited about the idea of dressing the Liverpool vacancy number 10, with the perspective of an immediate title.
👉The signing window promises to be intense … and could be just the beginning
