Wirtz's Eager Move to Merseyside: Liverpool Dances with Bayer Leverkusen Over $170M Tag, Yet Harvey Elliott's Involvement Remains Up in the Air
Bayer 04 reportedly turned down the latest mega-offer for Wirtz.
Social media buzz is abuzz with national powerhouse Florian Wirtz's anticipated leap to England's football champion, Liverpool FC. However, Bayer Leverkusen seems unwilling to let go of their talented midfielder, putting up a formidable bargaining wall.
According to kicker, Bayer Leverkusen has spurned Liverpool's second offer of €118 million upfront and an additional €12 million in bonuses — a meager amount for the Werkself, considering their initial stated minimum amount of €150 million[1]. Reportedly, they're gunning for even more.
To narrow the approximately €20 million gap, two strategies are on the table, says kicker: re-opening negotiations or trading players[2]. Leverkusen's eyes are allegedly set on Liverpool's offensive player, Harvey Elliott, a potential piece in this mega-deal. Other sources also hint at Elliott and his teammate, Jarell Quansah, as potentialcards in this high-stakes game[3][4].
Wirtz reportedly has his heart set on Liverpool, rejecting the German record champion, FC Bayern Munich, in the process[1][5]. However, Manchester City is rumored to have withdrawn from the race due to the eye-watering overall package[5].
[1] ntv.de, tno/dpa[2] kicker[3] Sky Sports[4] BBC Sport[5] The Independent
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- FC Liverpool
- Football
- Football Bundesliga
- Premier League
- Florian Wirtz
- Harvey Elliott
- Jarell Quansah
Insight: Reports suggest that Liverpool's Harvey Elliott might be part of the deal to lower the transfer fee of Florian Wirtz. However, Elliott's involvement in the transaction is uncertain due to the interest from other Premier League clubs and his limited playing time at Liverpool[3][4]. A centre-back, Jarell Quansah, could also be a potential trade token, considering Leverkusen's need following Jonathan Tah's departure to Bayern Munich[3][4].
- The potential transfer of Florian Wirtz from Bayer 04 Leverkusen to FC Liverpool could possibly involve a trade with Liverpool's midfielder, Harvey Elliott, as a means to lower the transfer fee, although Elliott's involvement remains uncertain due to interest from other Premier League clubs.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen might also consider trading Liverpool's centre-back, Jarell Quansah, to address their needs following Jonathan Tah's departure, making Elliott's trade a potential option for both clubs in the high-stakes game of football transfers.
