Stalemate Persists: Liverpool's Persistent Pursuit of Wirtz Faces Rejection... Again
Bayer has reportedly turned down a second proposal from Liverpool for forward Florian Wirtz. - Bayer has turned down Liverpool's second bid for Wirtz
It's a standoff, folks! The talks surrounding the transfer of talent Florian Wirtz seem to be taking a dramatic turn. According to a hot scoop from "Kicker", Bayer Leverkusen ain't biting on Liverpool FC's second offer yet again. The Reds' second bid was said to be a fixed 118 million euros, with an additional 12 million euros in bonuses.
In the first round of negotiations, Liverpool had offered 100 million euros plus 15 million euros in bonus payments. It looks like the Bayer brass is holding out for more than the 150 million euros that CEO Fernando Carro had publicly named as the bare minimum.
Negotiating Higher, or Including Another Juicy Carrot?
To build a bridge over the current chasm of at least 20 million euros, there might be two ways: intensifying negotiations or tossing in another player to make this mega-deal even sweeter.
Rumors suggest that Leverkusen has their eye on a Liverpool player, with Harvey Elliott apparently playing a key role in their scheming. The pay-TV channel Sky had recently stirred things up by connecting the 2024 German champs with Elliott and his teammate Jarell Quansah.
Why Wirtz is a True Goldmine
The 22-year-old Wirtz seems to have decided to pack his bags for Liverpool. He's turned down the ear-tickling interest from the German record champions, FC Bayern Munich.
With his contract with Bayer running until the end of June 2027, there's no release clause that ties him down. Manchester City appears to be out of the running for Wirtz due to the whole feast being excessively lavish.
- Florian Wirtz
- Leverkusen
- Liverpool
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- FC Liverpool
- Harvey Elliott
Additional Insights:
- The latest reports suggest that the transfer fee for Wirtz could surpass €135 million (£113.6 million), including add-ons. An agreement seems to be on the horizon, signaling progress in negotiations[2].
- Wirtz himself has agreed to a five-year contract with Liverpool, spanning until 2030, though the deal isn't finalized yet[1].
- Liverpool is viewed as the frontrunner for Wirtz's signature, despite other clubs like Manchester City and Bayern Munich also vying for him. However, their current best offer doesn't meet Leverkusen's asking price[1]. There's currently no specific mention of including another player from Liverpool in the deal[1][2].
It appears that the Commission has not yet received any information on the situation regarding Florian Wirtz's potential transfer from Bayer 04 Leverkusen to FC Liverpool, as negotiations continue amidst increasing demands from both parties. Despite Liverpool's second offer of 118 million euros plus bonuses, Leverkusen seems to be holding out for a higher price, potentially setting the stage for a more enticing proposal or the addition of another player from Liverpool to sweeten the deal.
