Florian Wirtz could reportedly become Liverpool's second-highest earner behind Mohamed Salah.
Talks are ongoing between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen, who want £120million for their star man, a fee which would smash the British transfer record.
Liverpool's latest offer was £109m and the Reds are confident of sealing their target after he was convinced by Arne Slot's blueprint for his involvement.
Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s sporting director, has proposed a package to his Leverkusen counterpart Simon Rolfes with easily attainable performance-related bonuses, such as Champions League qualification but the clubs are yet to agree a final fee.
German outlet Bild claims that Wirtz will be paid between £16.83m and £18.51m per season at Anfield, which would put him behind Salah and perhaps Virgil van Dijk. These matters are rarely an exact science due to bonuses.
Bild insists that Wirtz, 22, could have earned more had he opted for Bayern Munich, but the attacking midfielder decided against that.
'I don't even care about how much money I have in my account or what I might earn in the future,' he told Sports Illustrated Germany this year.
'Of course, you should make sure you get a good contract. But for me, the sporting perspective is much more important than the money.
'And I think my parents would be angry if I were too fixated on money. After I moved to Leverkusen at 16, my parents managed my salary and sent me 150 euros (£126) a month.
'That shaped me. It was important to my parents that I didn't do anything stupid with my salary.'
Talks between Bayer and Liverpool meanwhile continue as they attempt to find a middle ground for one of Europe's most wanted talents.
Wirtz has linked up with the German national team ahead of their fixture against Portugal and will look to build on his 29 caps on Wednesday night.
There is a possibility that Bayer could bring a Liverpool player to Germany as part of the deal.
Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah are both admired by Leverkusen, but Elliott won't be proposed as makeweight.
Liverpool have already successfully conducted business with Bayer this summer, signing Jeremie Frimpong for £29.5m last week.
Further talks are expected to take place this week with Bournemouth also for £45m-rated left-back Milos Kerkez.
sipdkmnr
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What the Hell is Arnel Slot waiting for!!!!!!
tutabdklmz
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please make sure you finalize the deal soon nd look at kerkez of Bournemouth also as soon as possible
ParisforMancity
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he did not reject Bayern Munich,just like how mancity will neva sell important players to dere rivals in the premier league..same tin Bayern Leverkusen did..some1 dat is a German player don't u think is dream is to play for a German club..make u na dea think B4 u post some news now 😂..he will neva go too Bayern Munich coz Leverkusen will neva accept that offer till jesus com..
all players dream of playing abroad..just like how all Spanish player dream of playing for Madrid or Barca...all German players dream is to play for Bayern Munich..I can't say for PSG in french league sha😅..In England it's either Mancity or Liverpool so keep quiet 🤐
ParisforMancity
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u are saying rubbish u know how many good players from Bayern Leverkusen dat go to Bayern Munich?I think he did that out of respect to Bayer Leverkusen
oga hes he the one paying his salary at Leverkusen? so if he is not the one den remain quiet..the club has the right to reject any club offer weda the player likes it or not as far the player is still in contract with is current club...or are u a newbie? is like Rodri saying he doesn't want to play for Barca..a Spanish player are u high😂 the only person. dat can block such deal is mancity..Abi u think say English dea easy to learn..Bayern Munich is the biggest club in Germany if wirtz doesn't want to go dere is becoz Leverkusen no gree accept the deal..u want to sell wirtz to a arch river u smoke?..mancity sells players to ach rivers but not there most important player..u are not so stupid not to understand this
laqracka_
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welcome to the best English club Wirtz YNWA bro
caaabkmst
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that's too much money
Alhajinabie
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This guy too good we need to finalize this deal fast enough before it too late for us
The_Alpha13
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he did not reject Bayern Munich,just like how mancity will neva sell important players to dere rivals in the premier league..same tin Bayern Leverkusen did..some1 dat is a German player don't u think is dream is to play for a German club..make u na dea think B4 u post some news now 😂..he will neva go too Bayern Munich coz Leverkusen will neva accept that offer till jesus com..
by your account, all German players should play in Germany, all Spanish players should play in Spain and so on right?
letekmnt
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He was definitely born in manger and he's definitely a saviour in the making
liulnortz
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he did not reject Bayern Munich,just like how mancity will neva sell important players to dere rivals in the premier league..same tin Bayern Leverkusen did..some1 dat is a German player don't u think is dream is to play for a German club..make u na dea think B4 u post some news now 😂..he will neva go too Bayern Munich coz Leverkusen will neva accept that offer till jesus com..
You don't know what you are saying. countless numbers of Bayer Leverkusen players have gone to Bayern Munich over the years. This personally rejected Bayern Munich. don't comment on what you don't know.
zuhdemor
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u are saying rubbish u know how many good players from Bayern Leverkusen dat go to Bayern Munich?I think he did that out of respect to Bayer Leverkusen
He always dreamed of playing abroad, away from home.
Zawdilmnpz
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this guy is too much.now leave he.thing is who
rawbcest
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he did not reject Bayern Munich,just like how mancity will neva sell important players to dere rivals in the premier league..same tin Bayern Leverkusen did..some1 dat is a German player don't u think is dream is to play for a German club..make u na dea think B4 u post some news now 😂..he will neva go too Bayern Munich coz Leverkusen will neva accept that offer till jesus com..
u are saying rubbish u know how many good players from Bayern Leverkusen dat go to Bayern Munich?I think he did that out of respect to Bayer Leverkusen
Peybelmory
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Liverpool is waisting tomuch time on this deal, the guy is good buy him and splash the money ones,
why Jonathan tah to Bayern Munich
ParisforMancity
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he did not reject Bayern Munich,just like how mancity will neva sell important players to dere rivals in the premier league..same tin Bayern Leverkusen did..some1 dat is a German player don't u think is dream is to play for a German club..make u na dea think B4 u post some news now 😂..he will neva go too Bayern Munich coz Leverkusen will neva accept that offer till jesus com..
Ciuelnopuy
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Liverpool is waisting tomuch time on this deal, the guy is good buy him and splash the money ones,
foabdeprty
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don't waste money
what is your concern
Juaacelnpt
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don't waste money
Juaacelnpt
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just loan with obligated to buy
Phatzo
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In even regular job you don’t only consider pay. The environment, future prospects, other benefits, contract durations etc
KING_MAAANDI
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Ofcourse there is nothing wrong with High salary. But the eagerness to play for a club/project is also important. I hope whatever decision he makes is fruitful for him.