Up in the Air: Liverpool's Pursuit of Florian Wirtz Hangs in the Balance
Bayer declines second proposal from Liverpool for Wirtz - Bayer has turned down a second proposal from Liverpool for talent Wirtz
The game of numbers seems to be heating up in the pursuit of national team star Florian Wirtz. According to reports from "Kicker", Bayer Leverkusen has turned down Liverpool's second offer, valuing the player at over €150 million. The Reds' latest bid offered a fixed sum of €118 million, plus an additional €12 million in add-ons and bonuses.
Initially, Liverpool had offered €100 million with an extra €15 million in additional payments. Leverkusen's management is holding out for more, with a public minimum amount of €150 million once stated by managing director Fernando Carro.
Bridging the gap of at least €20 million requires some strategic moves: either further negotiations or the inclusion of another player in the grand deal.
Media outlets suggest that Leverkusen has shown interest in Liverpool's Harvey Elliott, with the young talent figuring in discussions. Elliott is an offensive powerhouse, and his name has been linked with Liverpool and fellow teammate Jarell Quansah by Sky Sports.
Wirtz's Exorbitant Price Tag
The 22-year-old Wirtz appears to have set his sights on a move to Liverpool, turning down the German giants Bayern Munich in the process. His contract with Leverkusen expires in June 2027, and it doesn't contain a release clause, making the transfer fee subject to negotiation. Manchester City is said to have dropped out of the race due to the hefty overall package.
- Florian Wirtz
- Leverkusen
- Liverpool
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- FC Liverpool
- Harvey Elliott
Enrichment Insights:
Transfer Details
- Liverpool's current offer totals €130 million (€118 million fixed plus €12 million in bonuses), significantly less than their pursued target of €150 million.
- Wirtz is rumored to have already agreed to personal terms with Liverpool, securing a five-year contract worth around £200,000 per week.
- Wirtz has expressed enthusiasm for moving to Liverpool, showing a willingness for the transfer to proceed.
Harvey Elliott's Role
- Elliott is a young talent in Liverpool's squad, but his involvement in the Wirtz negotiations is not explicitly mentioned.
- If Wirtz were to join Liverpool, changes to the team dynamics and player roles could potentially impact Elliott indirectly.
- There is no indication that Elliott is playing a direct role in these negotiations.
The Commission has not yet received any information on the situation in the European football leagues, specifically the Premier League, regarding Liverpool's pursuit of Florian Wirtz from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, despite the ongoing transfer negotiations. In these ongoing discussions, Liverpool's current offer totals €130 million (€118 million fixed plus €12 million in bonuses), significantly less than their pursued target of €150 million, according to enrichment insights.
