Liverpool’s Pursuit of Wirtz Hits Stalemate Despite Clear IntentionsWirtz Deal Has Captivated Liverpool Fans but Remains IncompleteLiverpool’s chase for Florian Wirtz has dominated the summer

Liverpool's move for Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz is at an advanced stage, with the clubs in discussions over the structure of a transfer that could be worth £114m. The Reds submitted a third formal bid for the Germany playmaker last week, worth £100m guaranteed and a further £14m of add-ons.

Liverpool made an improved second offer for the 22–year-old Germany playmaker last week worth around £113m, with about £100m guaranteed.