Liverpool's Largesse Falls Short: Bayer Stands Firm Against Second Offer for Wirtz
Bayer turns down Liverpool's follow-up bid for Wirtz - Bayer rebuffs Liverpool's second proposal for Wirtz's services
Waltering between a dance of dollars, the chase for National team prodigy Florian Wirtz is heating up. Kicker claims Bayer Leverkusen has turned down Liverpool's second offer, with the latest bid allegedly standing at 118 million euros upfront and an extra 12 million euros in bonuses.
Previously, the Reds had proposed a deal worth 100 million euros plus an additional 15 million euros in add-ons. The Bayer hierarchy, eyeing a whopping 150 million euros according to managing director Fernando Carro’s public statement, isn't satisfied yet.
More Money or a Tricky Trade?
To close the current chasm of at least 20 million euros, two options are touted: more talks or the incorporation of another player in the mega-deal.
Rumors swirl around Leverkusen being keen on a Liverpool star, with Harvey Elliott being reportedly thrown into Bayer Leverkusen's internal discussions. Sky Sports has also associated Elliott, along with his teammate Jarell Quansah, with the German champions of 2024.
Wirtz'swhopping Price Tag
The 22-year-old Wirtz reportedly has his sights set on ditching Leverkusen and joining Liverpool. Even Bayern Munich, the German record champions, felt the prestidigitation of his rejection.
With his contract with Leverkusen set to expire in June 2027, the contract lacks a release clause, rendering the transfer fee open for negotiation. As Manchester City has dropped out of the race for Wirtz due to the exorbitant deal, it's clear that Liverpool is in a stiff competition.
- Florian Wirtz
- Leverkusen
- Liverpool
- Bayer 423 (That's fun! We can insert some humor here and there)
- FC Liverpool
- Harvey Elliott
Insights:
- Both Liverpool and Wirtz have agreed on personal terms for a five-year contract worth approximately £200,000 per week, indicating a strong commitment from both parties to finalize the transfer[1][3].
- The negotiations between Bayer and Liverpool focus on the structure of the payment, including the initial downpayment and potential add-ons or bonuses[1].
- The addition of another player, such as Elliott, could be a potential way for Liverpool to bridge the gap while providing value to Leverkusen[1][2].
The Commission, amidst the football fervor surrounding Florian Wirtz, has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers, owing to the significant risks and high stakes in the ongoing negotiations between Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool FC. Meanwhile, Leverkusen's interest in Liverpool's Harvey Elliott could potentially play a role in the transfer talks, as both clubs strive to find a mutually beneficial deal for the highly-sought-after German prodigy.
