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Florian Wirtz hasn't been impressed with Bayern Munich's approach(Image: Pau Barrena/Getty Images)

Liverpool's stealthy approach when pursuing Florian Wirtz has helped them steal a march on Bayern Munich in the race to sign him.

Wirtz, 22, is understood to be leaning towards a move to the Reds, even though Bayern had been the favourites for months.

Anfield chiefs recently sat down for a meeting with Wirtz and his parents near Blackpool, impressing them with their vision for the German playmaker.



Talks are now underway with Bayer Leverkusen about what kind of deal it would take to prise Wirtz away.

For a time, it looked as if Manchester City would be Bayern's main competitors for the Leverkusen star but Liverpool emerged from the shadows while City backed out over financial concerns.

"I think the Wirtz family was also impressed by how they (Liverpool) handled it," Hamann told Bild.

The fact that not every player will end up with us is simply part of the package; it's the same for other top clubs.

"But everyone knows: with FC Bayern, you can win everything every year, you're involved in every competition – the upcoming Club World Cup is a good example of that.

Is Florian Wirtz making the right decision by joining Liverpool?

Our appeal, sporting ambitions, and economic power are well known to all top players around the world."

Club president Herbert Hainer has also been candid on Bayern's pursuit, telling Abendzeitung: "[Director of sport] Max Eberl has informed me that Florian Wirtz is probably leaning towards Liverpool.
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