Liverpool are reportedly locked in advanced talks to sign Florian Wirtz as they look to close a club-record deal for the Bayer Leverkusen star.

Wirtz himself had given his green light to the Reds more than a week ago, but a lengthy period of negotiation followed between the two clubs as they attempted to find common ground over a fee.

A series of bids were rejected by Leverkusen, including one which tipped the scales at £113million, before a fresh round of talks on Tuesday finally advanced the move.



According to the Liverpool Echo, clubs are in negotiations over add-ons and the structure of payments.

Florian Wirtz 'significantly closer' to Liverpool move as 'talks' held over summer transfer	Florian Wirtz transfer latest as Liverpool continue talks aimed at club record deal	Liverpool have NOT yet reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz despite reports claiming British record £126m fee had been agreed as talks continue

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Liverpool insist that they will pay £100m guaranteed, which could end up being short of the British record if add-ons do not take the deal over £115m.

Wirtz, 22, has not yet been given permission to travel for a medical.

Leverkusen are still demanding what would be a British-record £126m.

Moises Caicedo has been the record-holder for the past two years following his switch from Brighton to Chelsea in the summer of 2023.

Having kept their powder dry during the early part of Arne Slot's reign, Anfield bosses have thrown caution to the wind so far this summer as they look to capitalise on their status as newly-crowned Premier League champions.

Wirtz is hoping to join fellow Leverkusen departee Jeremie Frimpong on Merseyside, with the Dutchman formalising his £29.5m switch on May 30.

Liverpool will hope to conclude a deal for Wirtz swiftly so they can switch their focus back to signing Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.

The Hungarian international is set to compete with Andrew Robertson for the starting berth, providing the Reds are prepared to meet his £45m price tag.

But Wirtz would go down as Liverpool's marquee signing of the summer.
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