Liverpool have been linked with a summer move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, a target for Barcelona and Real Madrid.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are keeping tabs on 19-year-old German prodigy Florian Wirtz, who is on the radar of Barcelona and Real Madrid as well.
The teenage prodigy has contributed to two goals and six assists in just nine starts across all competitions for the German club since returning from a long layoff this season. And he is tipped to develop into a top-class player in the future.
Liverpool could certainly use more creativity in the side, and the German midfielder could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition. The Reds are set to lose a number of midfielders at the end of the season. So Jurgen Klopp will need to bring in multiple reinforcements in the summer.
Liverpool have been linked with players like Jude Bellingham in recent months. But Wirtz is likely to be a cheaper option for them. The 19-year-old can operate as the attacking midfielder as well as a winger. And his versatility could prove to be a very useful attribute for the Reds next season.
Jurgen Klopp has done well to improve talented young players during his time at Liverpool. And he could help the 19-year-old improve as a footballer and fulfil his potential at Anfield. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can compete with Barcelona and Real Madrid in the coming months.
The Reds are currently fighting for a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. So they must ensure a top-four finish to attract prodigious young talents like words. Barcelona and Real Madrid are pretty much guaranteed to secure Champions League football, which could give them an edge in the transfer race.
Furthermore, Real Madrid have more resources compared to Liverpool and Barcelona. And they are certainly a more attractive destination for talented young players. The Spanish giants have shown a willingness to invest in future stars and Wirtz could be tempted to move to Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season.
Barcelona, on the other hand, are going through financial difficulties, and they might struggle to compete with the likes of Liverpool and Real Madrid if Bayer Leverkusen demand a premium for the talented young midfielder. But Wirtz admittedly dreams of joining Barcelona.
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The opportunity to play for clubs like Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid could prove to be a tempting proposition for the young player. And it remains to be seen whether he is prepared to leave the Bundesliga in the summer. Wirtz needs to join a club where he will get regular game time.
