Liverpool are reportedly interested in 21-year-old Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz, a target for Real Madrid.
According to a report by Defensa Central, Liverpool want to sign 21-year-old Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz in the upcoming transfer windows. The young playmaker is also a target for Real Madrid.
The German midfielder is likely to be an expensive acquisition, and the report states that Liverpool would be willing to pay around €120 million for him. The German international is regarded as a world-class talent, and he helped his side with the league title last season. He has the quality to develop into a key player for Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah will be out of contract next summer, and Liverpool need to replace his end product. The Egyptian is an elite creator and goalscorer. The Reds need to find someone who can do both, and Wirtz would be a quality addition.
The 21-year-old midfielder scored 18 goals last season and picked up 20 assists for Leverkusen as well. There is no doubt that he has the quality to succeed at the highest level, and he could be a key player for Liverpool with the right guidance.
Florian Wirtz deserves a big move
A move to the Premier League would be an excellent step up for him, and he would get to test himself at a higher level. Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they could provide him with the platform to push for trophies regularly. The 21 year-old is an ambitious player with a bright future and a move to England would be the ideal next step for him. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can finalise an agreement now.
Liverpool will have to improve the other areas of their squad as well, and it will be interesting to see if they are ready to pay a club-record fee to sign them midfielder. He is versatile enough to operate in multiple roles and he could be an asset for Arne Slot if the Reds can get the deal done.
The player has been linked with Real Madrid as well, and the Spanish giants could be a more attractive destination for him. They are widely regarded as the biggest club in the world. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
