Liverpool failed with a €92 million bid for Florian Wirtz earlier in the year, as the player preferred to stay at Bayer Leverkusen.
According to Paisley Gates, Liverpool attempted to sign Florian Wirtz with a €92 million offer, in which they eventually failed. The Bundesliga winner and Player of the Year chose to stay put at Bayer Leverkusen and eventually go the season unbeaten under Xabi Alonso.
Liverpool failed with bid for Wirtz
Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala are two of the crown jewels of German football right now, as many had anticipated the pair to leave the Bundesliga for a more significant challenge in the summer. Neither of those stars left their respective clubs, as they are currently building from their success of last season.
Wirtz, in particular, had a brilliant season with Bayer Leverkusen, helping them win the Bundesliga as they went the entire season unbeaten in the league. He has seen exponential development under Xabi Alonso, and despite some notable clubs showing an interest, he chose to stay at the club and continue working here.
There are reports that Leverkusen might prioritise a new contract for the 21-year-old, which could see them control the outcome of his future. Liverpool reportedly failed with an offer in early 2024, as the Merseysiders made a €92 million bid for Wirtz.
Wirtz rejected the approach and stayed at Bayer Leverkusen, as the hint that the offer was made in early 2024 indicates that it might have been under Jurgen Klopp in January. The German manager may have wanted a different option in his attacking midfield to aid the title push last season. He will have been disappointed at the prospect of missing out on Wirtz, mainly because Dominik Szoboszlai was out of form.
Will Liverpool try again for Florian Wirtz?
Liverpool were expected to make some big moves following Arne Slot’s arrival. But they barely laid a glove on the market and signed only one outfield player in Federico Chiesa. The new manager has been keen to keep the balance, and it looks like he will only spend the money on future windows. Hence, anything is possible then, especially with superstar names like Wirtz.
Liverpool, like all other big clubs, will be keen on a profile like that of the 21-year-old Bundesliga winner, although they will have to pay way more than the €92 million offered in early 2024. Hence, one cannot rule out the idea of them going back for the Bayer Leverkusen star in the future, although any approach will only be considered next summer and not in January.
