Stalemate continues: Bayer dismisses Liverpool's second bid for Wirtz
Bayer has declined a second proposal from Liverpool regarding the transfer of Wirtz. - Bayer rebuffs second proposal from Liverpool for Wirtz
The saga over Germany's shining star, Florian Wirtz, appears to be heating up. As per "Kicker", Bayer Leverkusen yet again declined Liverpool FC's second offer for the young talent. In this round, reports suggest an offer of 118 million euros, with 12 million euros in bonuses.
The initial offer from Liverpool stood at 100 million euros, along with 15 million euros in additional payments. Yet, Bayer's executives are aiming for something north of the 150 million euros, a sum managing director Fernando Carro publicly declared as the minimum price[1].
Are they going for more moolah or an extra player?
Two possible routes emerge to cover the existing 20 million euro gap: more negotiations or the inclusion of another player in the blockbuster deal.
According to rumors, Leverkusen is intrigued by the prospect of acquiring Harvey Elliott from Liverpool. The offensive whiz has been a topic of discussion in Leverkusen's behind-the-scenes deliberations[1]. Sky recently hinted at a link between Liverpool's Elliott and Quansah with Leverkusen[2].
Why Wirtz comes at a hefty price
Wirtz, 22, reportedly has his heart set on a Liverpool transfer. His decision to part ways with Leverkusen has left Bayern Munich, another interested suitor, in the lurch[1]. Wirtz's contract runs until June 2027 without a release clause, making the transfer fee open-ended[2].
Man City is rumored to have dropped out of the running for Wirtz due to the expansive total package[1].
- Florian Wirtz
- Leverkusen
- Liverpool
- Harvey Elliott
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- FC Liverpool
- Despite the ongoing negotiations between Leverkusen and Liverpool, the Commission has not yet received any information on the situation in the European leagues, particularly the Premier League.
- In light of the hefty price tag for Florian Wirtz and the potential inclusion of Harvey Elliott in a deal, sports fans across Europe eagerly await the resolution of this high-profile transfer saga.
