Unraveling the Transfers: Wirtz's Move to Liverpool Nears Closure
Bayer and Liverpool near agreement on Wirtz transfer negotiations
It's looking promising for a transfer deal between Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool, as ongoing reports suggest a deal for Florian Wirtz might be just around the corner. According to Germany's "Kicker," both clubs are edging ever closer to a final agreement. Last Friday, the parties reportedly came perilously close to agreeing on the transfer fee, with the total package pegged at around 150 million euros.
Britain's Sky Sports broadcast reports Liverpool's current offer sits at approximately 134 million euros, or 113 million pounds, including bonus payments. Yet, this still fails to reach Bayer's demand of 150 million euros. The German branch of Sky also reveals that though a final agreement has not yet been inked, it might be just a stone's throw away. Wirtz is still contractually bound to Leverkusen until the end of June 2027, but rumors indicate he's already agreed to a transfer to Liverpool. German powerhouse Bayern Munich, who also showed interest, ultimately ended up empty-handed in their pursuit of Wirtz.
Last year, Bayer's managing director Fernando Carro publicly announced a minimum amount of 150 million euros for Wirtz. "Kicker" reports Leverkusen had initially rejected Liverpool's second offer, which consisted of 118 million euros, supplemented by 12 million euros in bonus payments. In their first round of negotiations, Liverpool had offered 100 million euros plus 15 million euros in additional payments.
All parties involved remain optimistic that a deal will be struck, with Wirtz expressing a preference for joining Liverpool and rebuffing offers from other high-profile clubs, like Bayern Munich.
Intriguing Insights:
- Liverpool's Current Offer Evolution: Liverpool's opening bid of 100 million euros with additional 15 million euros was first rejected, followed by an offer of 118 million euros with additional 12 million euros, which was also turned down. Their latest offering stands at approximately 113 million pounds, or 134 million euros (with bonus payments).
- Wirtz's Preference: Wirtz has made it clear he'd prefer joining Liverpool after turning down other prominent clubs like Bayern Munich.
[1]: https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/bayer-04-leverkusen/transfer-aktuell/florian-wirtz-teilen-sich-liverpool-blippt-schoen-massige-transfer-absch cowb9mi5u6faem0j46
The ongoing negotiations between Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool revolve around the transfer of Florian Wirtz, with Liverpool's current offer of around 134 million euros still falling short of Bayer's demand of 150 million euros. Despite this, Wirtz prefers joining Liverpool over other high-profile clubs, such as Bayern Munich.
The evolution of Liverpool's offers for Wirtz includes an initial bid of 100 million euros with additional 15 million euros, which was rejected, followed by an offer of 118 million euros with additional 12 million euros, and most recently, a standoffering at approximately 113 million pounds or 134 million euros.
