Liverpool have seen their £113million offer to Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz turned down.

That is now the second bid refused by the Bundesliga club, having already seen a £109m bid rejected.

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Leverkusen star Wirtz is Liverpool's number one target this summerCredit: Getty

The Bundesliga club are believed to be demanding £126m, which would smash the British transfer record.

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That is currently held by Chelsea who paid around £115m for Moises Caicedo in 2023.

Personal terms have already been agreed between both parties, with the 22-year-old only having eyes on a switch to Merseyside.

The Germany international's preference has seen Manchester City and Bayern Munich accept defeat in their pursuit, with only Liverpool at the table to secure his services.

While there is a willingness from Leverkusen to sell Wirtz early in the window, they would be open for two Liverpool stars to be included in any future offer.

And the two that have been identified are attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott, as well as centre-back Jarell Quansah.

Both men have spent their Liverpool careers so far as back-ups, with Elliott making just 18 Premier League appearances for the champions in the 2024/25 season - starting just twice in the top-flight.

As for academy graduate Quansah, he mustered up just 13 outings in the top-flight, with four of his appearances coming in Arne Slot's starting XI.

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The Reds have already wrapped up the signature of Wirtz's ex-Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong after activating his £29.5m release clause.

Slot's side moved fast to sign the Dutch full-back after losing Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid.

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Any future deal could see Elliott head in the opposite directionCredit: Getty

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Quansah has struggled for regular minutes due to the formidable partnership between Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima KonateCredit: Getty

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Wirtz is regarded as one of the top playmakers in world football

Meanwhile, they are also close to a deal for Bournemouth's £45m-rated left-back Milos Kerkez.

Liverpool could make a move for Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon should they part ways with Luis Diaz this summer to either Barcelona or Al Nassr, although talkSPORT understands the Reds are keen to keep the Colombian forward.

Back-up goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has left the club after 67 appearances spread across six campaigns.

Brentford have completed an £18m deal to sign him as a replacement for the departing Mark Flekken, who has joined Leverkusen.

The has made one club very happy with Ringmahon Rangers bagging a sell-on fee potentially worth around £2m.

And club secretary Sean Fitzgerald exclusively told talkSPORT.com: "There's money being trashed around everywhere.

Jesus Christ, we're buying all sorts.

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Slot is looking to assemble a Liverpool squad capable of retaining the Premier League title for the first timeCredit: Getty

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Kelleher will get an incredible reception upon his return to Anfield next seasonCredit: AFP

"No one knows what we're getting yet because we still don't know the deal between Liverpool and Brentford.

We've great facilities here, but our next plan will be a full-size Astro pitch.

"After that, the money will just be put in the bank, and it's going to be there for the next 100 years for the club.

"It'll be there for my kids.

It's life-changing money for us, especially for a club of our size, for our community, and for where we live."


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