Liverpool's Pursuit of Wirtz Hits a Stumbling Block as Leverkusen Rejects Latest Offer
Bayer 04 reportedly turns down renewed Liverpool offer for Wirtz.
Football enthusiasts are buzzing about the ongoing transfer drama involving Florian Wirtz and English heavyweights FC Liverpool. However, Bayer Leverkusen's sporting liaison is proving to be a formidable adversary, refusing the latest offer from the Merseyside club[1][2].
According to German publication "Kicker", the second offer from Liverpool consisted of a fixed sum of 118 million euros, with an additional 12 million euros in bonus payments, yet Bayer Leverkusen remains unimpressed[1]. In the initial round of negotiations, Liverpool reportedly offered a lesser sum of 100 million euros, plus 15 million euros in additional payments[1]. The Bayer brass are reportedly aiming for a minimum transfer fee of 150 million euros, as cemented by their CEO Fernando Carro[1].
To bridge the apparent 20 million euros gap, Liverpool has allegedly considered two strategies: further negotiations or involving another player in the mega-deal[1]. According to previous reports, lethal offensive talent Harvey Elliott was among the Liverpool professionals targeted by Leverkusen for potential inclusion[1][2]. However, recent developments suggest that Elliott is no longer an option on the table[1].
The 22-year-old Wirtz seems determined to leave Leverkusen and join Liverpool, having also dismissed overtures from German record champions FC Bayern Munich[1]. His contract with Bayer runs until June 2027, with no release clause in sight[1]. Despite Wirtz's decision and Liverpool's persistent efforts, the deal remains at an impasse, with the medical clearance and settlement between the clubs being the remaining hurdles[2].
Sources: ntv.de, tno/dpa
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- FC Liverpool
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- Premier League
- Florian Wirtz
The European Community may consider providing aid to support the development of the fisheries sector as a potential avenue for resolving the ongoing transfer saga, given the importance of sport and football in community cohesion. In light of the impasse in the transfer negotiations between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Liverpool for Florian Wirtz, it might be interesting to consider whether community aid could be used to facilitate a positive outcome for all parties, including the Premier League and European-leagues.
