It's Gonna be L-Pool for Wirtz: Liverpool Nudges Closer to Sealing the Deal
Liverpool Adopts Cautious Approach - Liverpool's Global Entity to Exercise Caution, According to Hamann to Wirtz
Fasten your seatbelts, football fanatics, cause things are heating up!
Legendary ex-national player and TV pundit, Dietmar Hamann, seems optimistic about Florian Wirtz joining the iconic Liverpool squad. Hamann, who once graced the hallowed turf of Anfield Road between '99 and '06, believes the Liverpool fans will welcome Wirtz with open arms. "Once the fans take you into their hearts, they won't let you go. Wirtz will experience something there that he hadn't even dreamed of," Hamann shared during the legends tournament in Munich, ahead of the Champions League final.
News Flash: The Reds Step Up Their Game
According to reports from The Athletic, Liverpool has poured in a second offer, bumping up the transfer fee to around £109 million (roughly €130 million), including bonus payments. This comes after Wirtz turned down the record champions, FC Bayern Munich.
Now, if you're wondering what Hamann made of a move to Munich for Wirtz, he wasn't exactly enthused. "Honestly, I didn't see much point in Wirtz joining Munich. Winning the title with another club is still more valuable," Hamann added. Remember, Wirtz led Leverkusen to the national double last season.
As of now, Liverpool and Leverkusen are still haggling over the transfer fee. With Wirtz's contract running until 2027, both clubs are keen to reach an agreement. Initially, Bayern Munich had eyes on Wirtz as their dream transfer for the summer.
Bierhoff's Two Cents
Long-time DFB official, Oliver Bierhoff, also shared his thoughts on Wirtz's future. "From what I've observed, Florian carries a certain maturity. I'm confident he'll adapt quickly, and he'll be a crucial player at Liverpool," Bierhoff said. By the way, this weekend (21:00 CET/ZDF/DAZN), Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain will face off for the Henkelpokal in the Allianz Arena.
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Insights:
- Liverpool is currently leading the race for Wirtz's signature, with multiple bids submitted, the latest being around €130 million. However, this is still below Bayer Leverkusen's asking price of approximately €150 million or $170 million.
- Bayern Munich has apparently been informed that Wirtz favors a move to Liverpool, which means they've bowed out of the bidding process.
- Liverpool is expected to continue negotiations, possibly meeting Leverkusen's asking price or including players in the deal. A player swap involving Liverpool players like Harvey Elliott or Jarell Quansah is also possible.
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, as the excessive carbon emissions from private jets used by European football club owners during the transfer window cause concerns.
In the meantime, Florian Wirtz's potential move to the Premier League's Liverpool team continues to capture the attention of football enthusiasts across Europe, with Dietmar Hamann expressing excitement over the prospect of Wirtz joining his former club.
