Florian Wirtz Deal Nears Finish Line as Liverpool Table Massive Bid

LIVE REPORT FROM ANFIELD – This summer’s blockbuster transfer saga continues to gain momentum as Liverpool’s pursuit of Florian Wirtz edges ever closer to completion. In a dramatic development, the Reds have submitted a second bid worth £109 million for the Bayer Leverkusen star, a package that includes substantial add-ons.

It’s the latest step in what’s shaping up to be Liverpool’s most expensive transfer in history, and I can confirm that sources close to the negotiations are optimistic—an agreement is “getting closer.”

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder, highly rated across Europe, has reportedly rejected offers from three other top clubs to push through a move to Merseyside. And while the transfer chatter has cooled during the week, the talks behind the scenes have very much remained alive.

According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Liverpool’s £109 million offer (€130 million) is now on the table. This comes after an initial bid believed to be in the region of £83.9 million, showing the Reds’ growing intent.

Just hours before Ornstein’s update, The Times’ Paul Joyce confirmed that discussions were “continuing,” with Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes actively working to reduce Leverkusen’s £126 million valuation of Wirtz.

Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also weighed in, stating via X that negotiations are ongoing and the agreement is “getting closer.” Liverpool, he adds, “expect it to be a matter of time.”

It’s a sentiment echoed by The Mail’s Lewis Steele, who described the Reds as “confident” that the deal is heading “in the right direction.”

Across the channel, BILD in Germany is now reporting that Wirtz is expected to sign a contract through 2030. The same report confirms that Liverpool’s latest offer includes £100 million up front, with an additional £10–12 million in bonuses—perfectly in line with Ornstein’s figures.

Should the move materialize, it will shatter the Bundesliga’s current transfer record, set when Ousmane Dembélé moved to Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 for €115 million (£96.6 million).

And what a statement this would be from Liverpool, coming hot on the heels of their Premier League title triumph. It would also be a major coup for Richard Hughes, who recently secured £10 million from Bayern Munich for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Meanwhile, Liverpool’s rebuild continues at pace, with Jeremie Frimpong’s expected arrival from Bayer Leverkusen likely to be announced as early as Friday.

That’s the very latest from Anfield—stay with us as this story continues to develop.