Football Drama Unfolds: Bayer 04 Stands Firm Against Liverpool's Second High Bid for Wirtz
Liverpool's second bid for Bayer 04 has been turned down.
The sweepstakes over Florida Wirtz are hotting up, and it seems the fun isn't stopping any time soon. Bayer Leverkusen has reportedly turned down Liverpool's second sky-high offer.
By Jörg Soldwisch
Leverkusen - It looks like the battle for German national player Florida Wirtz (22) is stepping up a notch. Bayer Leverkusen is said to have also spurned Liverpool's second lucrative offer.
In a Nutshell
- Bayer 04 turns down Liverpool's second mammoth offer
- Liverpool's revised offer stands at €130 million
- Leverkusen aims for a figure surpassing €150 million
- Wirtz covets a switch to Liverpool, dismisses Bayern Munich
- Manchester City loses interest due to the hefty package
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As per reports from "Kicker", the revised offer from Liverpool consists of a set €118 million, supplemented by an additional €12 million in bonuses.
Initial negotiations saw Liverpool propose a base amount of €100 million, with an additional €15 million in add-ons.
The bustling Bundesliga club is allegedly eyeing a Liverpool player, with offensive star Harvey Elliott (22) making waves in Leverkusen's internal deliberations.
More recently, Sky Sports has shed light on the possibility of Liverpool's Elliott joining Leverkusen as part of the potential deal, along with Elliott's teammate Jarell Quansah (22).
Bayer Leverkusen agrees on transfer terms with a former Bundesliga goalkeeper
TheCurrent contract between Wirtz and Bayer expires in June 2027 and lacks a release clause, granting a great deal of freedom in haggling the transfer fee. Manchester City's pursuit of Wirtz has reportedly ceased due to the expensive overall package.
Extra QFurther details suggest that Leverkusen is currently out of the question for a swap deal involving Elliott, implying a straightforward financial transaction remains the most probable avenue for this transfer. Liverpool is expected to submit a third offer to seal the transfer.
The Sky-High Cost of Wirtz
The current status of negotiations between Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool for the transfer of Florida Wirtz suggests that Liverpool has so far had two colossal bids turned down, with the latest being €130 million. Bayer Leverkusen continues to insist on a hefty price tag, indicating their unwillingness to compromise. According to reports, Florida Wirtz has already agreed to terms with Liverpool, expressing his enthusiasm for joining the Premier League champions, while Bayer Leverkusen is still fighting for the best financial deal possible[1][2].
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In the ongoing drama surrounding the transfer of Florida Wirtz, it appears that the German national player is becoming a valuable asset in European-leagues, as Liverpool has made a second substantial offer to secure his services, which has been rejected by Bayer Leverkusen. This development comes as Leverkusen aims to secure a transfer fee surpassing €150 million.
Though there have been talks of a potential swap deal involving Liverpool player Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah, recent reports suggest that Leverkusen is currently not considering a swap deal and is focusing on a straightforward financial transaction for the transfer of Wirtz. Liverpool is expected to submit a third offer to finalize the transfer.
