Liverpool look set to beat German giants Bayern Munich to the signing of Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz and chiefs of the Bundesliga giants have had a lot to say about the deal
Bayern Munich were unable to match Liverpool’s lofty offer for Florian Wirtz, a prominent chief at the German giants has admitted. The Reds look set to win the race for the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker having fought off huge competition.
Manchester City looked to be the frontrunners but were forced to back out after growing concerned at the finances involved. Bayern were then expected to seal a move but they too were unable to secure a deal.
Liverpool are now attempting to get a move for Wirtz over the line having submitted three bids for the 22-year-old - the latest of which being a guaranteed £100m with around £14m in add-ons. According to Sky Germany, a move is expected to be completed next week, with Wirtz set to undergo a medical once he returns from holiday.
Should all of the add-ons in the deal be met, Wirtz would become the most expensive player in British football history. And that is exactly the reason why Bayern were not able to compete. Sporting director Max Eberl said to Sky Germany: "If I'm honest, I don't know if we could have paid what Liverpool are apparently paying now. Florian Wirtz is an outstanding player. We could have imagined signing him. But when a door closes, another opens."
Eberl is not the first Bayern chief to speak out on their failed move for Wirtz. Club president Herbert Hainer dropped the bombshell news last month that their bid had failed.
He said: "[Director of sport] Max Eberl has informed me that Florian Wirtz is probably leaning towards Liverpool. I can't say how things will continue with Leverkusen."
Meanwhile, former Liverpool star Dietmarr Hamann revealed that Wirtz and his family were left convinced by the way the Reds went about their attempts in signing the midfielder and hailed the move. He said: "Florian Wirtz has made a decision. I believe it's the right one.
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"Things are really happening at Liverpool under Arne Slot. They'll sign, or want to sign, two or three other players, from what I hear. That's why I think Wirtz has made a very good decision."
He added: "Liverpool is a global club, and they've demonstrated that in the negotiations. They've probably been in contact with Florian Wirtz for weeks or months, and they've never heard anything.
"I think the Wirtz family was also impressed by how they handled it: discreetly, quietly, all in the background."
Once a deal for Wirtz is done, he would become the second star to arrive from Bayer Leverkusen this summer after Dutch full-back Jeremie Frimpong. Liverpool have also signed promising young goalkeeper Armin Pecsi.
Vedairst
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what is the New signing of arsenal
Vedairst
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new signing of arsenal
puocmortz
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Wirtz deal concluded and to go on medical when back from holidays
AUWALMUSA3132
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how much did they pay to sign Harry Keane at that age.....the boy rejected them and they are pained so they are all talking nonsense
that fee for witz is a gamble like what we paid for coutinho. Teams are trying yo avoid such again
dahbcdioz
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how much did they pay to sign Harry Keane at that age.....the boy rejected them and they are pained so they are all talking nonsense
AFerrExg2412
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We need one solid game changer than two flops, we need a total overhaul this time before the whole squad gets old.
Ciuelnopuy
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some 15 on the table is crying 😂 again because Liverpool is planning something big next season. Manchester clubs should show some respect to Liverpool as the most decorated EPL team in history.
Kolem
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everyday the same headline we are tired of this news. 😪
It can be tiring indeed. But to us, it is entertainment,and to them, business first. once the business is done, entertainment is guaranteed
Kolem
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When will Florian issue ever be concluded? We are tired of waiting. Wasting much time. We need to move on. We need more players to be brought into the club to be able to compete favourably with the likes of Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea. They are a big threat. We need to prove to these clubs and other detractors that Lfc are not champions by luck or by chance.
football is more of business that entertainment. for us, it is entertainment, to them, it is business first
Kolem
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it's a wait and see situation the events around this transfer will also be history to the club. This looks like another Jude .B. transfer move
zikcem
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When will Florian issue ever be concluded? We are tired of waiting. Wasting much time. We need to move on. We need more players to be brought into the club to be able to compete favourably with the likes of Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea. They are a big threat. We need to prove to these clubs and other detractors that Lfc are not champions by luck or by chance.
Sudacdiruz
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everyday the same headline we are tired of this news. 😪
yiebdlnrtu
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seriously it's a waste of..nt proven player... Liverpool is following Mu..waste money
Litelntz
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just like man city yet them scooters scoosers gone say wirts rejected city and liverpool lol what comedians
6TBASH✅
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Not like arsenal lfc realy cares about there fans
Fumblmnopr
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too expensive & hope he csn perform in EPL. The amount can buy 2 good players but is Pool decision. good luck