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Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen reacts during the UEFA Champions League match at Liverpool on November 5 2024(Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Bayer Leverkusen have issued a clear message as Liverpool continue to pursue a deal for Florian Wirtz.

The Reds have been heavily linked with signing Wirtz for the past couple of weeks and are still in talks with the Bundesliga club over what would be a club-record deal.

Liverpool recently had a £109mmilion bid rejected by Leverkusen for the 22-year-old, but still remain in negotiations over a deal to bring Wirtz to Anfield this summer.



There is confidence with the Reds that a deal for Wirtz can be agreed over the next few days.

Wirtz is thought to be valued at around £125million by Leverkusen, with it evident that the German club hold the playmaker in high regard.

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Amid talk of a potential transfer to Liverpool, Leverkusen have issued a message which shows how important they believe Wirtz is to them.

"165 dribbles attempted.

"The most of any player in the Bundesliga last season."

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Wirtz is widely regarded as one of the most talented young players in Europe, and already has a market value of €140million (£118million) according to Transfermarkt.

It was on Tuesday when the playmaker hit back at reports that had claimed he wanted the No.10 shirt if he was to sign for Liverpool.

Wirtz is currently with the Germany squad for the Nations League semi-final fixture against Portugal, and head coach Julian Nagelsmann recently addressed the speculation linking the Leverkusen star with a move to Liverpool.

"I didn't notice that the situation was bothering him," Nagelsmann told reporters when asked if Wirtz's mindset has been affected by rumours of an impending transfer to Liverpool.

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"I think it's perfectly normal for every player, coach, whatever, to have one or two thoughts when a transfer is imminent.