Liverpool's Mega-Offer for Florian Wirtz Still on the Table, but Bayer Leverkusen Wants More
Bayern Munich has turned down Liverpool's follow-up bid for midfielder Jamie Wirtz. - Bayer turns down second proposal from Liverpool for Wirtz's services
The saga of Florian Wirtz, a highly coveted national star, appears to be ramping up again. The latest scoop from "Kicker" reveals that Bayer Leverkusen has once more rebuffed Liverpool FC's second offer. The said offer is 118 million euros as a fixed sum with additional 12 million euros in bonuses.
The initial offer from Liverpool was reportedly 100 million euros plus 15 million euros in extras. The bigwigs at Bayer have aspirations of scoring more than the 150 million euros ex-League Director Fernando Carro had publicly declared as the minimum sum.
Cash or a player swap?
To close the current gap of at least 20 million euros, two routes seem possible: resuming negotiations or incorporating another player in the mega-deal.
As reported, Leverkusen has an eye on a Liverpool player, with defensive player Harvey Elliott looming large in the team's contemplations. The sports channel Sky has lately also linked Elliott, together with his teammate Jarell Quansah, with the German champions of 2024.
The costly appeal of Wirtz
Wirtz, aged 22, seems to have made up his mind to ditch Leverkusen and join Liverpool. He's also turned down the intensely keen German record champions, Bayern Munich.
Wirtz's contract with Bayer expires in June 2027 and does not contain a release clause, making the transfer fee negotiable. Reportedly, Manchester City has dropped out of the Wirtz race due to the expensive overall package.
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Insights:
- Negotiation Status: Discussions are still ongoing between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen, with both parties inching toward a record-breaking deal for Wirtz. The structure of the payment, including the proportion of the money in add-ons and bonuses, is still under negotiation[1][3].
- Contract Terms: Wirtz has signed a five-year contract with Liverpool, valued at around £200,000 per week[1][3].
- Fellow Suitors: Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid have shown interest in Wirtz, but Liverpool remains his favored destination[3][5].
- Despite Liverpool's recent offer of €130 million for Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen has not yet received any information on the situation in the European leagues, indicating ongoing negotiations for the transfer.
- The Commission has not yet received any information on the situation in the Community, as both Liverpool and Leverkusen deliberate over the structure of the payment, including bonuses and potential add-ons, for the highly coveted footballer, Florian Wirtz.
