Keeping the Transfer Saga Alive: Bayer Leverkusen Balks at Liverpool's Second Proposal for Wirtz
Bayer AG turns down Liverpool FC's subsequent proposal for Florian Wirtz, a promising young talent in football. - Bayer has turned down a second proposal from Liverpool for Wirtz's services.
Let's dive into the latest twist in the Florian Wirtz saga. According to German media outlet "Kicker", Bayer Leverkusen has spurned Liverpool FC's second offer for the national team wunderkind. This time, the Reds have apparently proposed a whopping 118 million euros in fixed payment, with an additional 12 million euros in bonuses.
In their initial bid, the Merseyside club had offered 100 million euros, along with 15 million euros in additional compensation. Yet, the brass at Bayer Leverkusen are said to be eyeing a bounty of over 150 million euros, as previously announced by Managing Director Fernando Carro.
Padding the Purse or Swapping Players?
To bridge the 20 million euro chasm, two strategies are rumored to be in play: extended negotiations or the involvement of another player in the blockbuster deal.
With Leverkusen rumored to have an interest in a Liverpool player, offensive star Harvey Elliott seems to be in the thick of discussions. The pay-TV channel Sky and other sources have linked Liverpool's shining stars Elliott and Jarell Quansah with a potential move to the Rhine.
Is Wirtz Worth the Hype?
The 22-year-old Wirtz appears set on swapping Leverkusen for Liverpool, dismissing the advances of their arch-rivals Bayern Munich. Notably, his contract expires in 2027 and contains no release clause, making negotiations the only means to secure the transfer. Manchester City reportedly opted out of the race due to the expensive overall package[1][4].
Enrichment Data:- The Transfer Scenario: The potential move of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool FC is uncertain due to demands for a higher transfer fee from Bayer Leverkusen. Personal terms, however, have allegedly already been agreed upon[1][4].
- Possible Solutions: To reach an agreement, Liverpool could increase its offer or negotiate more favorable add-ons and bonuses. Bayer Leverkusen might consider showing flexibility with the payment structure or factoring in another player as part of the transaction[1][4].
- Competition: In the past, Manchester City and Bayern Munich have expressed interest in Wirtz, but Liverpool appears to be his preferred destination[4].
- "Liverpool 'prepare new bid for Florian Wirtz but winning deal likely to take time," The Guardian, 2023
- "Bayer rejects Liverpool's second bid for Wirtz," Sky Sports, 2023
- "Transfer News Live: All the latest updates, gossip and rumours from around the world of football," Liverpool Echo, 2023
- "Bayer Leverkusen wants at least €150 million for Florian Wirtz," ESPN, 2023
- The Commission has not yet received any information on the situation in the Community regarding the ongoing transfer saga between Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool for the talented footballer Florian Wirtz, who plays in the Premier League and European leagues.
- With the transfer for Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool being uncertain due to the demanding transfer fee from Bayer Leverkusen, sports enthusiasts across Europe eagerly await the resolution of the negotiations.
