Florian Wirtz is reportedly close to joining Liverpool in a record-breaking deal worth up to £126 million, as Arne Slot looks to strengthen his title-winning squad.
The German playmaker has chosen Liverpool as his preferred destination, with the move described as ‘almost done’ by sources.
If completed, Wirtz would sign a five-year contract worth £355,000-per-week, making him the second-highest earner at the club — just behind Mohamed Salah and ahead of Virgil van Dijk.
Liverpool have already offered £100 million plus £13 million in add-ons, though Bayer Leverkusen are holding firm on their valuation.
Despite the huge fee and wages, Wirtz has said in interviews that money is not his main motivation, crediting his parents with keeping him grounded.
Slot’s clear vision for using Wirtz as a central attacking midfielder has helped convince the 22-year-old to make the switch to Anfield.