Liverpool wants to sign ‘the Best No.10 in the World’ for Slot as £100m rumors intensify🔥

Liverpool Still in the Race for Florian Wirtz Despite Man City Interest

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Liverpool remain in contention to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz this summer, despite strong competition from Premier League champions Manchester City, journalist Graeme Bailey reports.

While recent speculation suggested a two-horse race between City and Bayern Munich, Liverpool have not been ruled out. The Reds are said to retain a strong interest in the German international as the summer window approaches.

Liverpool transfer stance on Florian Wirtz confirmed as £100m rumors intensify🔥

Wirtz, 21, is under contract at Leverkusen until June 2027 and is yet to signal a preference for his next move. The attacking midfielder is expected to command a fee of around £87 million, which would make him Liverpool’s most expensive signing ever—topping the £85 million spent on Darwin Nunez in 2022.

Why Florian Wirtz could completely TRANSFORM Liverpool’s attack

Bailey describes Wirtz as possibly “the best No.10 in world football”, noting the widespread interest across Europe. Alongside Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid are monitoring his situation, though Man City and Bayern are believed to be leading the chase.

Wirtz played a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga-winning campaign, helping Xabi Alonso’s side lift their first-ever league title. He contributed 23 goals and assists in 32 league games, and has continued his stellar form this season with 15 goals and 13 assists in 39 appearances across all competitions.

Liverpool, meanwhile, are preparing for a busy transfer window under new head coach Arne Slot, with a new striker high on the agenda amid growing uncertainty around Darwin Nunez.

Fabrizio Romano recently reported renewed interest in Nunez from Saudi Arabian clubs, following inquiries during the January transfer window. Should Nunez depart, it could free up further funds—and a clear starting role—for a big-name attacker like Wirtz.