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Liverpool have all but officially announced the transfer of Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, agreeing a British record transfer fee that could reach £116 million.

The Premier League champions have agreed to pay Bayer Leverkusen an initial £100 million, with an additional £16 million available through performance-related bonuses.

Should these add-ons be triggered, the total package would surpass the £115 million Chelsea paid Brighton for Moises Caicedo in 2023, establishing a new British transfer record.

Sky Sports has now revealed that Florian Wirtz is expected to be announced today with the German international currently doing a second part of his medical.

Journalist Ben Ransom reports:

“Part 2 of his medical is underway as he looks to complete that move, obviously he will then have to sign that contract.”

“He could earn up to 245,000 per week which is a huge statement from Liverpool to bring this player here as Premier League champions.”

“So that’s what we waiting for… I’m sure there will be some media duties as the club looks to make that worldwide splash with some sort of content to be released with the official announcement.”

“As I’ve said, we are expecting that today [the announcement].”

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