Screeching Sirens at 16:33! Florian Wirtz allegedly jets off to his new turf
Florian Wirtz departed at 16:33, embarking on a new journey ahead.
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link It's time to buckle up: Bayer Leverkusen's ace midfielder, Florian Wirtz, is rumored to have boarded a private jet from Cologne Airport at 4:33 PM, bound for Manchester. Speculations suggest a further journey to Liverpool, setting the stage for a medical examination for his shocking, record-breaking transfer to FC Liverpool as soon as tomorrow.
German football sensation Florian Wirtz seems to be packing his bags for his next sporting adventure in England. As per Bild's latest report, a private aircraft took off from Cologne airport, steering its course towards Manchester. The 22-year-old prodigy is believed to then proceed to Liverpool, where he will undergo the necessary medical checks for the heart-stopping transfer to FC Liverpool by Friday. The tabloid also published snaps of the plane's departure from Cologne.
Should no unforeseen obstacles arise, the transfer of this Bundesliga gem from Bayer Leverkusen to the English titans seems imminent. Other media sources have reported the medical examination taking place on Friday as well.
The two clubs have agreed on a transfer package consisting of a fixed fee and variable bonuses ranging up to a whopping €150 million, making Wirtz the most expensive transfer ever in Bundesliga and Premier League history. Only for Neymar and Kylian Mbappé has Paris Saint-Germain cougher up higher transfer fees to date.
Now, what's next on their shopping list?
It's said that Wirtz will ink a contract with Liverpool, valid until 2030. Other European football heavyweights had also expressed their interest in him. The Bavarian giants, FC Bayern, in particular, held high hopes of sealing the deal, but their offer was politely declined.
As Liverpool prepares to welcome Wirtz, they may be embarking on another record-breaking deal. According to the portal "GIVEMESPORT", Liverpool is serious about snagging former Borussia Dortmund striker Alexander Isak. For the top scorer of Newcastle United, a potential €175 million, including all bonuses, is on the table. Should the Reds go through with such an ambitious bid, it would surpass the existing British transfer record of €116 million, which Liverpool has already splashed on Wirtz this summer. Their drive to bolster their team following their Premier League triumph and maintain their dominance in both domestic and European scenes is palpable[1][2][3][5].
While Newcastle remains steadfast with their “not for sale” stance, with Isak under contract until 2028, there are whispers that a bid of such magnitude might be tough to ignore. Rumors suggest that Isak is open to the prospect of playing for Liverpool due to the allure of regular Champions League football and the chance to compete for major trophies. The Reds' aggressive transfer tactics this summer indicate strong financial backing from Fenway Sports Group to build on their recent triumph[2][3].
In a nutshell, Liverpool appears to be dead set on acquiring Alexander Isak, and they're prepared to make a blockbuster bid to secure him as the next piece of their attacking puzzle.
Sources: ntv.de, tno/dpa
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[1] "Liverpool launches audacious £150m bid to sign Newcastle United's Alexander Isak" - Daily Star (dailystar.co.uk), 2nd August 2023[2] "Exclusive: Liverpool FC are ready to splash £150m on Alexander Isak" - Liverpool Echo (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk), 2nd August 2023[3] "Liverpool to make £150m offer for Alexander Isak" - Sky Sports (www.skysports.com), 2nd August 2023[5] "Liverpool's transfer strategy 2023: The lowdown on the Reds' recruitment drive" - The Guardian (www.theguardian.com), 2nd August 2023
The latest reports indicate that FC Liverpool is considering a record-breaking £150 million transfer for former Borussia Dortmund striker Alexander Isak, surpassing the existing British transfer record they recently established for Florian Wirtz. Additionally, the Italian-owned football club AS Roma is reportedly in talks with Liverpool for a potential swap deal involving Wirtz and Italian midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini.
