Bayer Leverkusen managing director Simon Rolfes has confirmed that Liverpool has "concrete interest" in signing Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz from the Bundesliga side this summer.

Wirtz is valued at around $169 million (£126 million).

Last week, Manchester City dropped out of the race for the 22-year-old, who notched 31 goal contributions in all competitions this season.



Since then, Bayern Munich has conceded that it is Liverpool leading the race for his signature.

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director responds to Florian Wirtz and Liverpool links	Three players Liverpool could offer Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz transfer after Florian Plettenberg update - opinion	Florian Wirtz to Liverpool transfer update amid fresh Bayer Leverkusen 'demand'

It is understood that Liverpool has contacted Bayer Leverkusen to discuss Wirtz.

The Reds could also trigger the $39 million (£30 million) release clause written into wing-back Jeremie Frimpong's contract

There’s concrete interest from Liverpool."

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