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Liverpool offer £113m for Wirtz
We start with the news that Liverpool have launched a new record bid for Florian Wirtz, raising their offer to a club record £113m.
Bayer Leverkusen are believed to want £150m for the Germany international, who would prefer a move to Anfield.
Liverpool’s initial proposal came to £109m, including add-ons, but they have now submitted an improved offer with a greater guarantee of £100m.
Wirtz also attracted attention from Bayern Munich but told the German champions he wanted to go to Liverpool.
Mike Jones9 June 2025 07:46
Wirtz switch to Liverpool faces new twist
Liverpool’s chase of Florian Wirtz faces an added layer of complication with FC Koln wading into the transfer, demanding they are paid what they are due from any lucrative sale Leverkusen.
Leverkusen poached the young Wirtz from local rivals Koln and BILD reports that Koln’s president, Werner Wolf, said he is out to get a slice of the £100m+ transfer fee.
“We are looking into it. We know what we are entitled to and will fight for it,” Wolf said.
Mike Jones9 June 2025 07:43